Nakba Day: 78 years of ethnic cleansing
On May 15, Palestinians worldwide observe the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, meaning "catastrophe." This commemoration marks the 1948 events that led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes. The Nakba is remembered as a period of ethnic cleansing that resulted in the establishment of the State of Israel.
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AI-generatedOn May 15, Palestinians worldwide observe the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, meaning "catastrophe." This commemoration marks the 1948 events that led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes. The Nakba is remembered as a period of ethnic cleansing that resulted in the establishment of the State of Israel. Palestinians in historic Palestine and the diaspora gather to remember this significant historical event and its ongoing consequences. The commemoration highlights the enduring impact of the 1948 events on the Palestinian population and their struggle for rights and recognition.
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3 extractedThe commemoration occurs across historic Palestine and the diaspora.
The event marks 78 years since the Nakba.
Palestinians commemorate the ‘Nakba’ or the ‘catastrophe’ of 1948 on May 15.