1960s The Battle of Djebel Bouk'hil was a major fight in the Algerian War in 1961 when the French intercepted a meeting between FLN commanders, then Besieging the Mountain.

On September 16, 1961, the French learned about a meeting of FLN commanders, including Mohammed Chabani, hiding with around 370 mujahideen fighters in Djebel Bouk'hil.

[1][2] French aircraft conducted bombing runs over the area, with squadrons of 9 to 12 planes each causing chaos among the FLN fighters.

[3] The following day, the French got reinforcements of 2,000 men, making a force of up to 14,000 soldiers, aiming to seal off all possible routes.

In the aftermath of this disastrous battle, the French established a sizable garrison on Djebel Bouk'hil, maintaining a presence there for months.