
The District of Jerusalem
Al-Qastal
The site of one of the most important battles of the Nakba, and of the death of military leader Abd-el-Qader El-Husseini in March 1948. The southern, northern, and eastern slopes of the site are covered with stone rubble. The ruins of the old castle that gave the village its name lie on the mountain top. An underground shelter has been built on the site. Military trenches can be seen north and east. The entire site, including part of the fortress, serves as an Israeli tourist attraction.