This is the Palestinian Nakba, measured in land taken

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Palestine

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The Palestinian Nakba, meaning 'catastrophe', refers to the massive expropriation of Palestinian lands in 1948. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced, and villages were destroyed, resulting in a significant loss of land. This event has had lasting repercussions on the Palestinian population and their struggle for recognition and rights.

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