First mentioned in the Book of Yehoshua in regard to the part of the land inherited by the Tribe of Dan, the river is believed to be named for the green vegetation (yerek) which grows along its banks.

A major battle of World War One between British and Turkish forces was waged for control of the Yarkon crossings.

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