Nakba Day: 78 years of ethnic cleansing
Summary
On May 15, Palestinians remember the Nakba, meaning "catastrophe," which refers to events in 1948 when many Palestinians lost their homes. During that time, around 800,000 Palestinians were displaced as Zionist militias acted after British policies contributed to their removal.Key Facts
- Nakba means "catastrophe" in Arabic.
- It is commemorated every year on May 15 by Palestinians worldwide.
- The Nakba refers to the displacement of about 800,000 Palestinians in 1948.
- The displacement happened after fighting involving Zionist militias.
- British actions before 1948 helped set the stage for Palestinian loss of land and homes.
- The event marks a key moment in Palestinian history and conflict over land.
- Commemorations take place both in historic Palestine and in Palestinian communities abroad.
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