Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Palestinians Mark Nakba Day With Protests



Palestinians Mark Nakba Day -- Voice of America

Palestinians and Arab Israelis are commemorating "Nakba" day to mark the exodus of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians after the state of Israel was established in 1948.

Palestinians observe "Nakba", which means "catastrophe," with demonstrations every year on May 15, the day after the anniversary of Israel's creation. Israel uses the Hebrew calendar and therefore celebrated its 64th anniversary on April 26 this year.

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More News On Palestinians Marking Nakba Day

Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers in Nakba Day protests -- L.A. Times
Clashes as Palestinians mark “Nakba Day” -- Euronews
Nakba Day protests: Clashes continue at Beitunia, Kalandiya -- Jerusalem Post
Palestinians march in annual mourning ritual marking their ‘catastrophe’ since Israel creation -- Washington Post/AP
Clashes erupt as Palestinians mark Nakba Day -- AFP
Palestinians clash with IDF while marking Nakba Day (PHOTOS) -- RT

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