Nakbé

Nakbé, meaning "the Catastrophe" in Arabic, refers to the mass displacement and suffering of Palestinians that began with the establishment of Israel in 1948. During this period, many Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes due to the conflict and the subsequent creation of the Israeli state. Nakbé is commemorated by Palestinians as a time of significant loss and is a central event in their national narrative, highlighting issues of displacement, identity, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The term reflects the profound impact this event had on Palestinian society and history.