Palestinians in Gaza mark 1948 Nakba anniversary1948 Nakba anniversary amid ongoing displacement
Palestinians across Gaza and the West Bank commemorated the 78th anniversary of the 1948 mass expulsion known as the Nakba on May 15, 2026, reflecting on both historical displacement and current conditions.
More than six months after an October 2025 ceasefire, Gaza's 2 million residents remain confined to less than half of the 25-mile-long strip, with satellite imagery showing at least 850 structures demolished or heavily damaged across refugee camps in the West Bank.
The anniversary underscores Palestinians' view that displacement remains an ongoing catastrophe rather than a historical event.
Palestinian Perspective
Palestinians mark May 15 as Nakba Day to commemorate the 1948 mass expulsion that created the refugee crisis. Survivors and their descendants describe the anniversary as a moment to remember lost homes and villages, while emphasizing that displacement continues today through demolitions, confined living spaces, and restrictions on movement and return.
- May 15 is observed globally by Palestinians as Nakba Day, marking the date when the 1948 Arab-Israeli war began and mass Palestinian displacement occurred.
- Gaza's population density has intensified dramatically post-ceasefire, with over 2 million people now confined to less than half of the strip's original territory.
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