At that time it served as an outpost in the New Kingdom of Egypt on its frontier with Canaan .
Deir al - Balah 's history dates back to the mid-14th century BC , during the Late Bronze Age .
At that time Deir al - Balah served as an outpost in the New Kingdom of Egypt on Deir al - Balah 's frontier with Canaan .
Deir al - Balah 's history dates back to the mid-14th century BC , during the Late Bronze Age .