Kafr ‘Inan

Historical Overview
Kafr ‘Inan was a Palestinian village located approximately 13 kilometers east of Acre. It was surrounded by several towns and villages, including al-Farradiyya, al-Rama, Sajur, al-Bi‘na, Deir Hanna, and Sha‘ab. Until 1949, it was one of the Arab villages situated on the ruins of ancient settlements. Archaeological surveys and soil studies indicate that the village was first established during the early Roman period, with continuous habitation through the Byzantine era, and later reestablished during the medieval and modern periods. The village was located on the northern slope of Mount Jazor.

Occupation of the Village
The village was captured by Israeli occupation forces during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, specifically during Operation Hiram. Many villagers fled during the fighting. Those who managed to remain or return later were forcibly transferred out of the village, either to the West Bank or to other Arab towns inside the newly established State of Israel. This occurred in three separate instances between January and February 1949.

The displaced residents were removed in phases, and many were relocated to al-Rama and other localities inside Israel, as well as to Nablus and the Nahr al-Bared refugee camp in Lebanon.

In 1948, the village had an estimated population of approximately 420 inhabitants.