It was occupied by Yishuv forces on April 15, 1948 as a part of operation "Coastal Clearing.

[6] In the modern era, the people of Khirbat Zalafa came from Attil to farm the village land.

In the late 19th century, Khirbat Zalafa was described as a small hamlet with springs to the south.

[9] The village had a small core of houses, with many dwellings scattered throughout on the agricultural lands.

Both the original site and the surrounding lands are covered with Israeli citrus orchards.