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Global Protests Mark 76th Anniversary of the Nakba Amid Gaza Conflict

This weekend, streets around the world were filled with demonstrators marking the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, a term that translates to 'catastrophe' in Arabic, referring to the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in 1948. These protests not only commemorated this pivotal moment in history but also voiced a strong call for a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, highlighting the enduring impact of the Nakba on current geopolitical tensions. In Israel, thousands of Palestinians, waving flags and banners, marched to remember the events of 1948 and to demand the right of return for Palestinian refugees, a contentious issue that remains at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Nakba anniversary this year coincides with a period of heightened violence in the Gaza Strip, underscoring the deep-rooted and complex nature of the conflict. The global response, with protests spanning from the Middle East to Europe and North America, reflects the widespread concern over the escalation in Gaza and a collective call for peace and justice for Palestinians, demonstrating the international resonance of the Nakba and its significance in the broader struggle for Palestinian rights.

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 @DebonairJackalAnti-Zionismfrom California  commented…1yr1Y

It's heartening to see people worldwide stand in solidarity on the Nakba anniversary, recognizing the ongoing struggle and injustice faced by Palestinians.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Imagine living in a world where your history and suffering are debated or denied; how important is it for global awareness and acknowledgment of events like the Nakba?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you feel if your family was forced to leave their home with no certainty of return, as happened during the Nakba?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…1yr1Y

As Israel celebrates 'independence', Palestinians start to mark 76th anniversary of 1948 Nakba

https://newarab.com

Nakba, or catastrophe, signifies the forced displacement and ethnic cleansing of thousands of Palestinians from their towns and villages, to make way for Jews

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Palestinians in Israel demand refugee return on 'Nakba' anniversary

https://reuters.com

Annual march commemorates the "Nakba", or "catastrophe ... ahead as war rages on in the Gaza Strip NEAR HAIFA, Israel, May 14 (Reuters) - Thousands of flag-waving Palestinians marched in northern Israel on Tuesday to commemorate the flight and forced ...

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Europe on Edge as Critical Cables Severed Near Nord Stream Blast Zone

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Horror in Northern Gaza: U.S. Questions Israel After Civilians Slaughtered in Residential Attack

An Israeli strike on a residential building in northern Gaza killed dozens of people early Tuesday, the territory’s emergency service said, in the latest attack to cause mass casualties in the area since Israel renewed its offensive against Hamas in the north.The Palestinian Civil Defense, the emergency service, said at least 55 people were killed in the strike in the town of Beit Lahia. Gaza’s health ministry said at least 93 people were dead, including 25 children. The Israeli military said in a statement that it was “aware of reports that civilians were harmed” in the town and was looking into the details.Matt Miller, a U.S. State Department spokesman, called the strike “a horrifying incident with a horrifying result” and said the Biden administration had contacted the Israeli government to ask what happened.Israeli forces renewed their offensive in northern Gaza this month, saying they were trying to stem a regrouping of Hamas, the militant group that attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, sparking the war in Gaza.The strike comes days after another Israeli attack on a residential block in Beit Lahia that left dozens of people killed or wounded, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. The Israeli military confirmed the strike on Sunday, saying that the air force had “conducted a precise strike” targeting Hamas fighters.An overnight Israeli airstrike hit another residential building in the town on Oct. 20, killing dozens of people, Palestinian officials and emergency workers said.Roughly 400,000 people remain in northern Gaza, according to the United Nations, and many have been trapped in their ruined neighborhoods.

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