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Palestinians mark the 64th anniversary of the 'Nakba' (23 images)

Palestinians commemorate the 64th anniversary of the "Nakba," Arabic for "Catastrophe," the term used to mark the events leading to Israel's founding in 1948.



Palestinians ride horses during a rally to mark the 64th anniversary of "Nakba", Arabic for "Catastrophe", the term used to mark the events leading to Israel's founding in 1948, in Nusseirat refugee camp, southern Gaza. in May 15, 2012. UPI/Ismael Mohamad
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A Palestinian woman wearing traditional Arabic headdress (Burqa) attends a rally to mark the 64th anniversary of "Nakba", Arabic for "Catastrophe", the term used to mark the events leading to Israel's founding in 1948, in Nusseirat refugee camp, southern Gaza on May 15, 2012. UPI/Ismael Mohamad
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A Palestinian stands in traditional clothes during an event organized to commemorate the 64th anniversary of "Nakba", Arabic for "Catastrophe", the term used to mark the events leading to Israel's founding in 1948, in Nusseirat refugee camp, southern Gaza on May 15, 2012. UPI/Ismael Mohamad
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Palestinian men gather at the "Camp of Return" tent to stress the refugees' ties to their ancestral land during a rally to mark the 64th anniversary of "Nakba", Arabic for "Catastrophe", the term used to mark the events leading to Israel's founding in 1948, in Nusseirat refugee camp, southern Gaza on May 15, 2012. UPI/Ismael Mohamad
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