Armistice houses, Two houses hosted the Egyptian-Israeli Armistice Commission: The first from the end of the 1948 Arab-Israeli war until November 1955 in the demilitarized zone of Uja al-Hafir. The second, at the 95th kilometer on the Mefalsim-Gaza road
The Armistice houses are buildings in the Negev region that served as meeting points for peace negotiations between Israel and neighboring countries after the 1948 war. They feature simple, sturdy construction with stone walls and basic roofs that reflect their age and practical purpose.
The buildings emerged after the 1948 war when Israel signed armistice agreements with Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon to establish borders. These lines remained in place until the 1967 war, which later redrew the region's boundaries.
The site sits in a dry, open landscape with wide spaces and simple paths to explore at your own pace. The area remains quiet and uncrowded, making it suitable for contemplative visits and self-guided walks.
The buildings stand near or along the armistice lines that once marked borders after 1948, now visible as historical markers in the landscape. This direct connection to the mapping of territory offers visitors an unusual opportunity to see how borders physically changed over time.
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