Hajj Ali (also: Haj Ali, Hajj 'Ali) is a village at Tigris River in northern Iraq, approximately 60km south of Mosul,Iraqi army launches fresh offensive against ISIL-held Mosul, Thenational.ae, 12 June 2016 in the Nineveh Governorate at the boundaries of Makhmur District. Hajj Ali lies on the north eastern banks of River Tigris, opposite of the oil town of Qayyarah.Iraqi forces gain ground against Islamic State south of Mosul , Cyprusmail.com, 12 June 2016Iraqi army launches operation to liberate villages of Mexmûr (Makhmur) , en.hawarnews.com, 12 June 2016]
Hajj Ali was considered a strategic village for the Mosul offensive in 2016 and was reportedly recaptured by the Iraqi army from ISIL on 13 June 2016.NRT - Iraqi Army Regains Control of Three Villages near Makhmour , Ncciraq.org, 13 June 2016
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