Yafa (يافا), also known as “Jaffa,” is a coastal city located in central Palestine.
4 facts about Yafa:
• Under Islamic rule in 636, it served as a port of Ramlah, then the provincial capital.
• The city’s orange orchards were famous, earning Yafa the title of “The City of Oranges.” Its oranges gained international acclaim for their exquisite flavor and high quality, becoming a symbol of Palestinian agricultural excellence.
• It is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, with a history dating back thousands of years.
• The events of 1948 Nakba resulted in the displacement of the majority of Yafa’s Palestinian population
Alternative spellings: Yaafa, Yafo, Jaafa