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  • Indeed, the term Naqba itself was first used to refer to Israel's 1948 War of Independence.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Anav Silverman 2011

  • Palestinians have announced plans to begin a series of marches and rallies on Friday leading up to Sunday's commemoration of what they call Naqba catastrophe, the anniversary of the creation of Israel.

    Palestinians Prepare to 'Mourn' Israel's Creation 2011

  • Palestinians each year mark the anniversary of what they describe as the Naqba, the event in 1948 in which hundreds of thousands fled or were forced from their homes at the creation of the State of Israel.

    Violence Spreads Along Israel's Borders As Palestinians Coordinate Protest 2011

  • Palestinians each year mark the anniversary of what they describe as the Naqba, the event in 1948 in which hundreds of thousands fled or were forced from their homes at the creation of the State of Israel.

    Violence Spreads Along Israel's Borders As Palestinians Coordinate Protest 2011

  • The Palestinian protests are marking what they call the "Naqba," or the "catastrophe."

    Israeli Troops Clash with Protesters Along Borders 2011

  • Palestinians have announced plans to begin a series of marches and rallies on Friday leading up to Sunday's commemoration of what they call Naqba catastrophe, the anniversary of the creation of Israel.

    Palestinians Prepare to 'Mourn' Israel's Creation 2011

  • The Palestinian protests are marking what they call the "Naqba," or the "catastrophe."

    Israeli Troops Clash with Protesters Along Borders 2011

  • GAZA CITY, May 15, 2010 (AFP) - Palestinians marked on Saturday another day of remembering the anniversary of what they call the Naqba, the "catastrophe" of Israel's creation in 1948, demanding the right of return of refugees.

    Dose.ca Music briefs AFP Adel Zaanoun 2010

  • GAZA CITY, May 15, 2010 (AFP) - Palestinians marked on Saturday another day of remembering the anniversary of what they call the Naqba, the "catastrophe" of Israel's creation in 1948, demanding the right of return of refugees.

    canada.com Top Stories 2010

  • His visit to the 11th century church in the Old City of Jerusalem came on the same day that Palestinians marked the 61st anniversary of what they call the Naqba, the "catastrophe" of Israel's creation in 1948.

    Channel NewsAsia Front Page News 2009

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