Nakba: Catastrophe in Palestine in 1948

Nakba: Catastrophe in Palestine in 1948
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The "catastrophe" in Palestine in 1948, known as the Nakba, refers to the displacement and expulsion of approximately 750,000 Palestinian Arabs from their homes during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. This event, which led to the establishment of the State of Israel, is commemorated by Palestinians as "Nakba Day" (Memory of the Catastrophe) on May 15th, the date of Israel's declaration of independence.

Key aspects of the Nakba:
Forced Displacement:
The majority of the Palestinian population was forced to flee their homes due to violence, fear of conflict, and, in some cases, outright expulsion by Zionist paramilitaries and later the Israeli military.

Destruction of Villages and Settlements:
Over 500 Arab-majority towns, villages, and urban neighborhoods were depopulated and, in many cases, destroyed or repopulated by Jews.

Establishment of Israel:
The Nakba was a key factor in the creation of the State of Israel, with the displacement of Palestinians paving the way for the new state.

Continued Refugee Status:
The Nakba resulted in a large-scale refugee crisis, with many Palestinians remaining displaced and their descendants continuing to live in refugee camps and other countries.

Nakba Day:
May 15th is observed as Nakba Day, a day of commemoration and protest for Palestinians, marking the anniversary of the Nakba and the ongoing struggle for a return to their ancestral lands.

About the Nakba - Question of Palestine
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The Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war.

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