Al Nakba - The Palestinian Catastrophe 1948 - English Arabic
The Palestinian Exile - also known as Al Nakba - Arabic for - The Catastrophe- -refers to the ethnic cleansing of native Palestinian peoples all...
The Palestinian Exile - also known as Al Nakba - Arabic for - The Catastrophe- -refers to the ethnic cleansing of native Palestinian peoples all during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. From December 1947 until November 1948 Zionist forces - namely the Irgun - Lehi - Haganah terrorist gangs - expelled approximately 750 000 indigenous Palestinians --almost two third of the population--from their homes. Hundreds of Palestinians were also murdered for refusing to leave their homes. The most notable massacre is the Deir Yassin Massacre in which an estimated 120 Palestinian civilians were brutally murdered by an Irgun-Lehi force. Other massacres include the ones at Sahila - 70-80 killed - Lod - 250 killed- and Abu Shusha - 70 killed -. About 40 other massacres were carried out by Zionist forces in just the summer of 1948. Not only did Zionist forces conduct massacres of Palestinian civilians - rape occured as well. According to Israeli historian Benny Morris - In Acre four soldiers raped a girl and murdered her and her father. In Jaffa soldiers of the Kiryati Brigade raped one girl and tried to rape several more. At Hunin which is in the Galilee two girls were raped and then murdered. There were one or two cases of rape at Tantura south of Haifa. There was one case of rape at Qula in the center of the country. At the village of Abu Shusha near Kibbutz Gezer - in the Ramle area - there were four female prisoners - one of whom was raped a number of times. And there were other cases. Usually more than one soldier was involved. Usually there were one or two Palestinian girls. In a large proportion of the cases the event ended with murder. Because neither the victims nor the rapists liked to report these events- we have to assume that the dozen cases of rape that were reported- which I found are not the whole story. They are just the tip of the iceberg.- during Al Nakba - Palestinians were murdered raped and ethnically cleansed from their villages. According to Israeli historian Ilan Pappe - In a matter of seven months 531 villages were destroyed and 11 urban neighborhoods emptied.- Palestinians were forced into were forced out of Palestine and into neighboring countries - i.e. Lebanon Syria and Jordan - where they lived in refugee camps. Many were also sent to camps in West Bank and Gaza Strip. Most Palestinian towns were demolished and taken by the newly established Israeli government to make room for new Jewish immigrants. Old Palestinian infrastructures as well as many ruins dating back from the Canaanites Romans Greeks Crusaders Arabs and Ottoman Turks were completely destroyed. This signified the end of historical Palestine and the birth of modern-day Israel. Al Nakba marked the beginning of the Palestinian refugee crisis. Al Nakba destroyed a thriving and diverse Palestinian society and scattered them into diaspora. According to the UNRWA - the number of registered Palestinian refugees today is approximately 4.5 million. These refugees are dispersed throughout the world - many of which are still living in poverty-stricken refugee camps. Today the situation keeps worsening and thousands die from malnutrition - contaminated water - or scarce medical supply. Israel has since refused to allow Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and has refused to pay them compensation as required by UN Resolution 194 which was passed on December 11 1948. Historically the Israeli government Israeli schools and Israeli historians have denied that Al Nakba has occured. However The New Historians - a loosely-defined group of Israeli historians - have recently published information recognizing the Al Nakba tragedy and controversial views of matters concerning Israel - particularly events concerning its birth in 1948. Much of their material comes from recently declassified Israeli government papers. Leading scholars in this school include Benny Morris - Ilan Pappe - Avi Shlaim - and Tom Segev. Many of their conclusions have been attacked by other scholars and Israeli historians - who continue deny Al Nakba even occured.
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Video Footage - Israeli police headbutting Palestinian woman
Video footage shows helmeted S.W.A.T. team member headbutting woman who was protesting against demolition east Jerusalem home three weeks ago.
Video footage shows helmeted S.W.A.T. team member headbutting woman who was protesting against demolition east Jerusalem home three weeks ago.
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Intifada Palestine Gaza Protest in New York - 28Dec08 - English
December 28 2008 Palestinain Protest in Manhattan New York on 50th and 5th ave. Please show your anger against this massacre. Come out on streets....
December 28 2008 Palestinain Protest in Manhattan New York on 50th and 5th ave. Please show your anger against this massacre. Come out on streets. Do whatever you can. You can do a lot.
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WARNING-DISTURBING IMAGES- Gaza - The Killing Zone - English
A heart breaking documentary created by independent media observers. It reveals how horrible it is to live in the occupied land under continuous...
A heart breaking documentary created by independent media observers. It reveals how horrible it is to live in the occupied land under continuous attrocities by the Israeli forces. The footage also talks about western peace activists that have been killed by the Zionist forces.
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Protest against Israeli massacre - London - 28Dec08
Hundreds of angry protestors took to the streets of London outside the US embassy. The protest turn violent in the end.
Hundreds of angry protestors took to the streets of London outside the US embassy. The protest turn violent in the end.
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60 Years since Resolution 194 was passed - The Right to Return -11Dec08-...
Afshin Rattansi interviews Palestinian academic Ghada Karmi on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the passing of United Nations General Assembly...
Afshin Rattansi interviews Palestinian academic Ghada Karmi on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the passing of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194 guaranteeing the right of return and compensation to Palestinian refugees.
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The Catastrophe in Gaza - English
A debate on situation in Gaza. An episode of PressTv program Middle East Today.
A debate on situation in Gaza. An episode of PressTv program Middle East Today.
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UN suspends food aid to half of Gazans - 14Nov08 - English
UNRWA operating manager John Ging Israels refusal to reopen Gaza crossings has forced the UN to suspend the distribution of food ration to half of...
UNRWA operating manager John Ging Israels refusal to reopen Gaza crossings has forced the UN to suspend the distribution of food ration to half of Gazas population. PressTv Report
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The Nakba Day; Then And Now | Leader of the Muslim Ummah | Farsi Sub...
How does Imam Khamenei describe the Zionist regime of israel?
What is the Zionist regime doing to the region?
And what are the Arrogant...
How does Imam Khamenei describe the Zionist regime of israel?
What is the Zionist regime doing to the region?
And what are the Arrogant Powers doing, vis-à-vis the Zionist regime?
Why did the United States of America attack Afghanistan and Iraq?
And did the Arrogant Powers achieve the above-mentioned goal that they attacked Afghanistan and Iraq for?
Who was it that prevented the Arrogant Powers from total domination over the West Asian region?
What is the promise of Allah found in the holy Qur'an as regards to Islam and its ultimate victory?
Finally, what is the condition for the above to become practically implemented?
The Leader of the Muslim Ummah, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, answers and speaks about "The Nakba Day; Then And Now".
Our condolences to the Palestinian people on 'The Nakba Day'.
And our cheers to you, for Palestine Will Be Free, From The River To The Sea!
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Occupation 101 Synopsis - English
Synopsis of a thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Synopsis of a thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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