Palestinians Mark 78 Years Since Nakba as Some Face Repeated Displacement

Palestinians marked 78 years since the Nakba on Thursday as some families reported being displaced for a second time. Hind Ouiess said she has lived through that loss twice after being displaced again from Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.

The anniversary commemorates events in 1948 when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced during the war surrounding the establishment of Israel. The occasion is observed annually with demonstrations and gatherings across Palestinian territories and in the diaspora.

This year’s observances took place against the backdrop of ongoing restrictions and military operations in parts of the West Bank.

Jenin refugee camp have experienced multiple rounds of displacement in recent years. Ouiess told reporters she was forced to leave her home there for the second time, describing it as repeating the experience of the original Nakba. Reporting from the occupied West Bank captured scenes of local commemorations.

The coverage highlighted how some families continue to face housing instability linked to periodic security operations in the area. The Nakba, Arabic for “catastrophe,” refers to the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948. Palestinian groups and many residents view it as a foundational event that continues to shape their collective experience and demands for return and statehood.