Candlelight Vigil to Mark 77 years of the Nakba that never ended
Every year on May 15, Palestinians around the world mark the Nakba, or catastrophe, referring to the ethnic cleansing of Palestine in 1948
The Nakba (“catastrophe” in Arabic) refers to the violent expulsion of approximately three quarters of all Palestinians from their homes and homeland by Zionist militias and the new Israeli army during the state of Israel’s establishment (1947-49).
The Nakba was a deliberate and systematic act intended to establish a Jewish-majority state in Palestine. Amongst themselves, Zionist leaders used the euphemism “transfer” when discussing plans for what today would be called ethnic cleansing. (From Institute for Middle East Understanding)
Gather at Parliament House steps.
Bring electronic candles (not wax candles), your keffiyehs, flags and posters. Charge up your phone and use the torch.
