Talk:Battle of Ofakim

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NOTE: Content in the edit of 18:27, September 4, 2024 was translated from the existing Hebrew Wikipedia article at he:הטבח באופקים; see its history for attribution. אקסינו (talk) 23:21, 16 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wrong arabic translation

There is wrong arabic translation in the beginning of the article and in the template سديروت is Sderot So it should be أوفاكيم the arabic word for ofakim.2605:B100:D21:F343:B4C1:3C44:2A9E:3044 (talk) 06:57, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I can read some Arabic, and can confirm he is right. צחי (talk) 07:03, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Description of suggested change: The arabic translation is wrong. It says "battle of Sderot". It should be معركة أوفاكيم

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צחי (talk) 07:17, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. SI09 (talk) 10:57, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

is this good enough? https://translate.google.com/?sl=en&tl=ar&text=Battle%20of%20Ofakim&op=translate צחי (talk) 17:58, 7 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@SI09 צחי (talk) 12:41, 13 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

No, Google Translate is not considered a reliable, published source. Please see WP:RS. SI09 (talk) 17:09, 13 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Description of suggested change: I suggest this article is renamed to Ofakim Massacre. The article describes a massive terrorist attack on a town, where only a handful of police officers with light arms could respond. The terrorist deliberately attacked and killed civilians. This isn't a battle, it's a terrorist massacre.

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צחי (talk) 07:16, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: to request a page move follow the instructions at Wikipedia:Requested moves. SI09 (talk) 10:58, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]