 The population consisted of 8 Muslim families, an estimated total population of 44.The castle fortress in Majdal Yaba was rebuilt in 18th to 19th centuries.On March 3, 1799, General Kleber, Commander in Chief of the invading French forces, received the order to push detachments after having taken up position to the south of the river Nahar-al-Ougeh, to watch enemy movements, and to prepare for the army to march to Acre.