Washington, MINA – Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in New York City on Thursday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948 following the creation of Israel, Anadolu Agency reported.
The rally saw participants waving Palestinian flags and holding signs that read “Resisting the Nakba since 1948,” denouncing ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Tensions flared as the demonstration was met by pro-Israel groups, resulting in scuffles between the opposing sides. Police intervened to separate the groups, detaining several individuals.
May 15 is observed globally to mark the Nakba, during which over 700,000 Palestinians were forced to flee their homes in what was then historic Palestine. The event continues to resonate strongly amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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