Embassy of the State of Palestine Commemorates Nakba Day in Harare.
By Desire Tshuma
Nakba Day is commemorated on May 15 to mark the displacement and suffering of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, which led to the establishment of Israel. This day is observed one day after Israel’s Independence Day, highlighting the differing narratives and perspectives on the same historical event.
Palestinians and their supporters hold rallies, protests, and events to remember the displacement and loss of life that occurred during the 1948 war.
The Nakba, meaning “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the forced displacement of over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, resulting in a long-lasting refugee crisis.
Nakba day commemorations in Harare were attended by multitudes of peace loving Zimbabweans representing different groups comprising of churches, school children, women writers , journalists, government officials and many others who are standing in solidarity with Palestine.
“The international community must not to silent about Israel occupation forces attrocities against people of Palestine ” said Ambassador Dr Tarmer Almasri.
Nakba Day is an opportunity for Palestinians to assert their right of return to their ancestral homes and to raise awareness about their ongoing struggle for recognition and justice.
The Israeli government has taken steps to suppress Nakba commemorations, viewing them as a challenge to Israel’s narrative of independence and sovereignty. Israel’s “Nakba Law” allows the finance minister to reduce government funding to institutions that commemorate Nakba Day or deny Israel’s Jewish and democratic character.
