Israeli occupation date: 12th-13th of July 1948. The village has been mostly destroyed and only five houses remain
standing. According to the Palestinian historian Walid Khalidi, the village remaining structures on the village land are:
“Of the original village houses, no more than five still stand, deserted and nearly collapsing. One of these houses, located at the edge of a citrus grove, is made of cement blocks, with rectangular doors and windows and a tiled, sloping roof”. The village was also known by al-Sawtariyya. Most villagers trace their roots back to nomads, from nearby Khan Yunis [Gaza]. Known by the Arab Abu al-Fadl or al-Satariyya.Nowadays, Tishon le-Tziyyon is an Israeli settlement located in what was Abu al-Fadl.
Land ownership before occupation
| Ethnic Group | Land Ownership (Dunums) |
|---|---|
| Arab | 2,717 |
| Jewish | 0 |
| Public | 153 |
| Total | 2,870 |
Land usage in 1945
| Land Usage Type | Arab (Dunum) |
|---|---|
| Area planted w/ citrus | 818 |
| Irrigated & Plantation | 822 |
| Planted W/ Cereal | 1,035 |
| Built up | 42 |
| Cultivable | 2,675 |
| Non-Cultivable | 153 |
Population before occupation
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 1,565 |
| 1945 | 510 |
| 1948 | 592 |
| Est. Refugees 1998 | 3,633 |
Source: Palestineremembered.com
