Today is #NakbaDay, marking 73 years since Palestinians were forcibly removed from their homes during Israel's creation.
750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their towns and villages in 1948, most becoming refugees as 78% of Palestine was turned into Israel.
750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their towns and villages in 1948, most becoming refugees as 78% of Palestine was turned into Israel.
There are over 5 million Palestinian refugees registered with the UN. About one third live in refugee camps.
Groups say:
▪️ Housing conditions are often "abysmal"
▪️ Limited access to medicine, infrastructure
▪️ Most refugees live in poverty due to lack of work rights
Groups say:
▪️ Housing conditions are often "abysmal"
▪️ Limited access to medicine, infrastructure
▪️ Most refugees live in poverty due to lack of work rights
73 years after the #Nakba, Israel continues to displace Palestinians.
In 2020, Israel displaced 1,000+ Palestinians with home demolitions in the occupied West Bank. It routinely denies building permits to Palestinians.
In 2021, demolitions have made 460+ Palestinians homeless.
In 2020, Israel displaced 1,000+ Palestinians with home demolitions in the occupied West Bank. It routinely denies building permits to Palestinians.
In 2021, demolitions have made 460+ Palestinians homeless.
In #SheikhJarrah, Israeli settlers are trying to forcibly remove dozens of Palestinian families — many of whom were displaced by Israel's creation in 1948.
Families facing displacement say: "Our families came here as refugees. It's happening all over again."
#NakbaDay
Families facing displacement say: "Our families came here as refugees. It's happening all over again."
#NakbaDay
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