The hill between the kibbutz and Nof Ayalon is commonly known as Tel Sha'alvim. Until the Six-Day War it was a target of numerous attacks from the West Bank due to its proximity to the Green Line. According to a document captured from the Jordanian Arab Legion, the legion was planning to attack the village and massacre all its residents.
Tel Sha'alvim, situated between the kibbutz and Nof Ayalon, has long been known as such. Before the Six-Day War, it was frequently targeted by attacks from the West Bank due to its proximity to the Green Line. According to a document captured by the Jordanian Arab Legion, they were planning an attack on the village with the intention of killing all its residents.