Nakba Day

CAM weekly antisemitism report – ‘Nakba Day’ protests set off wave of antisemitism

43 incidents were linked to “Nakba Day” demonstrations, where anti-Israel activists commemorate the “catastrophe” of the Jewish state’s founding in 1948.

A PALESTINIAN flag emblazoned with an image of Hamas military spokesperson Abu Obaida is waved during Nakba Day protests in Brooklyn, New York, May 15.
US Representative Rashida Tlaib sits next to US Representative Ilhan Omar during US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026.

Rashida Tlaib reintroduces resolution to recognize 'ongoing Palestinian Nakba'

Pro-Palestinian activists march as they take part in a protest on Nakba Day in New York City, May 15, 2026.

'Long live Al Aqsa Flood': US Nakba Day protests rife with terrorism support

A man holds a mock-up of a key during a march, held by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba in London on May 16, 2026.

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests


Clashes between Arabs, right-wing activists at TAU Nakba Day rally

Three people were arrested at the rally after they attacked protesters and police.

 Israel Police arrest Arab protesters at Nakba Day rally at Tel Aviv University, May 15, 2022

Israel, Hamas: A powder keg waiting for a spark to set it off

MILITARY AFFAIRS: One year since Operation Guardian of the Walls, not much has changed in the tense standoff between Hamas and Israel.

 HAMAS SUPPORTERS attend a protest to support Al-Aqsa mosque, in Gaza, last month.

Israel must change its attitude toward the Nakba - comment

In the Palestinian narrative, the Nakba ('The Catastrophe') marks the departure/escape/expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from the territory of the State of Israel.

A woman holds a Palestinian flag during a protest marking the 71st anniversary of the ‘Nakba’ at the Israel-Gaza border fence in 2019.

Thousands gather in northern Israel for Nakba Day protests

11 Palestinians were killed and 150 injured out of some 5,000 Palestinians who demonstrated to show solidarity with Hamas and the Gaza Strip.

Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Istanbul, May 14th, 2021.

Grapevine May 14, 2021: Getting worse before it gets better

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN with Muslim ambassadors and local Arab leaders at the Iftar dinner that he hosted at the President’s Residence.

Can Israel calm the storm brewing over Jerusalem? -analysis

This is the time for Israel to be smart, not only right.

Palestinians protest during an anti-Israel protest over tension in Jerusalem, in Gaza City, April 24, 2021.

Why isn't there an UNWRA for Jewish refugees from the Arab countries?

YEMENITE JEWS near their tents in Israel in 1949.

On ‘Nakba Day,’ Palestinians vow to foil annexation, Trump plan

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the state of emergency announced in the West Bank, Palestinians marked this year’s “Nakba Day” with statements and speeches.

Palestinian protestors burn a Photo of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, during a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan, in the West Bank city of Nablus, May 14, 2020.

Absent a political track, the Gaza ceasefire will fail

If previous examples are to go by, it is unlikely that the current ceasefire will last a long time, unless important steps were taken to cement it.

PALESTINIANS TAKE PART in a protest last week marking Nakba Day, east of Gaza City.

Pro-Israel students counter Nakba Day at Tel Aviv University

Arab-Israeli students decried the 'catastrophe' of 1948 while Jewish-Israeli students celebrated the founding of the State of Israel at Tel Aviv University.

A poster shown at the Nakba Day commemorations in Tel Aviv University