Bin Jawad

Bin Jawad (or Bin Jawwad, Ben Jawad) is a coastal city in Libya. It is known for oil and has been a major battle sight between forces loyal to Gaddafi and rebels.

Control
Pro-Gaddafi (February 23 - March 5) Anti-Gaddafi (March 5 - March 6) Pro-Gaddafi (March 6 - March 27) Anti-Gaddafi (March 27 - March 29) Pro-Gaddafi (March 29 - present)

1st Battle of Bin Jawad
On March 5, 2011, rebel forces advancing from Ras Lanuf captured Bin Jawad, but during the night they regrouped outside the city to push towards Sirte. However, loyalist forces ambushed the rebels inside Bin Jawad and pushed them back all the way to the gates of Benghazi.

2nd Battle of Bin Jawad
During the Late March Rebel Offensive the rebels again took control of Bin Jawad and marched towards the nearby town of An Nawfaliyah. There, loyalist forces again counterattacked and retook Bin Jawad. Currently Bin Jawad is under firm pro-gaddafi control.