In the course of Operation Yiftach, designed to occupy and "cleanse" ester Galilee. 'Arab al-Shamalina was occupied during this offensive, which was named Operation Matate (Broom) and was implemented on 4 May 1948. Before the assault, Palmach troops shelled the area with mortars, villagers fled with the approach of the occupying force. The village lands are used by the settlement of Almagor established in 1961. The site is strewn with the rubble of houses.