1948 Palestinian exodus

The 1948 Palestinian exodus, known as Nakba, involved around 700,000 Palestinian Arabs fleeing or being forced to leave their homes during the Arab-Israeli conflict that followed Israel’s declaration of independence. Many left due to fear, violence, or were expelled as Jewish militias and later Israeli forces gained control. This mass displacement resulted in a significant Palestinian refugee population, and their absence remains a core issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today, affecting millions and shaping ongoing debates over rights, land, and statehood.