מוצב המזח, Military outpost in Port Tewfik, Egypt
The Jetty Outpost was a military position at the southern end of the Bar-Lev Line, built on an artificial peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. It connected to the mainland through a single road called Lexicon, which served as the only supply and reinforcement route.
The outpost came under attack during the Yom Kippur War in October 1973, when Egyptian forces launched a major assault. After a week of intense fighting, the defenders surrendered to the advancing Egyptian army.
The surrender of the Israeli soldiers at the Jetty Outpost became a defining moment documented by Egyptian media and marked both nations' collective memory.
The outpost could only be reached through the narrow Lexicon road, which was vulnerable to being cut off during attacks. Visitors should know that access to the site today may be limited or require special arrangements.
The decision to surrender came directly from the soldiers themselves rather than from higher military command, which departed from normal protocols. This unusual situation reveals how those on the ground assessed their desperate circumstances.
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