Battles of Negba (1948 AD)

Battles of Negba took place in 1948 AD during 1948 Arab–Israeli War.

Battle facts

Year: 1948 AD
Date: 1948-07-12
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: 1948 Arab–Israeli War
Commanders (A): Shimon Avidan (Givati), Yitzhak "Yoav" Dubno (local, KIA)
Commanders (B): Ahmed Ali al-Mwawi, Muhammad Naguib (4th Brig.), Sa'ad ad-Din Rahmani (9th Btn.)
Casualties: approx. 8 killed, 11 wounded (1st battle) 5 killed, 16 wounded (2nd battle)Israeli estimates: ~100 killed and wounded (1st battle) ~200–300 killed and wounded (2nd battle)
Outcome: Israeli victory
Coordinates: 31.661°, 34.683°