The eastern side sharply descends into the Hula Valley of Israel.

[1] The area was the place of heavy fighting in 1948 during the Israel War of Independence.

The Israeli side of Naftali Mountains rises about 300 meters above the agricultural areas of Hula Valley.

In the Lebanoni side, the northern border of the mountains is marked by the Litani River.

[4]Israeli populated places in the mountains (from north to south) are: Misgav Am, Margaliot, Manara, Ramot Naftali, Malkia, Avivim and Dishon.