The Great March of Return

The Great March of Return was a series of protests by Palestinians in Gaza starting in 2018, demanding the right to return to their ancestral homes lost in 1948 and calling for an end to Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Organizers aimed to draw international attention to their plight and highlight the economic and humanitarian hardships they face. The demonstrations often involved large crowds gathering near the border fence, with some instances turning violent as Israeli forces used live fire and other measures to control the protests. The movement highlights ongoing frustrations over displacement, restrictions, and the unresolved Israeli-Palestinian conflict.