Located in the Western Galilee about 4 kilometres (2 mi) east of the Mediterranean seaside town of Nahariya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Asher Regional Council.

Leftover bits and pieces of merchandise whose origins lay in Egypt, Turkey and Crete were found in the ruins and graves during the excavations.

According to Israeli historian Benny Morris, a subsequent Haganah attack led to the flight of most of the villagers, and others were killed in what became known as the al-Kabri incident.

[5] Beit HaArava was located along the Jordan River near Jericho, and had been evacuated during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, was subsequently destroyed by the invading Jordanian forces.

Shortly following the breakout of the Iron swords war, Kabri was evacuated due to its proximity to the Lebanese border, and both of the regional schools in the kibbutz were converted into military bases.

The kibbutz is situated near four natural springs, which provide water to it and the neighbouring moshavim of Ben Ami and Nativ HaShayara.

Owing to the educational programs offered in the performing arts and academic subjects from the state curriculum, it attracts pupils from all over the area.