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By Mariam Bello
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing issue that has had significant impact on the Muslim world. One of the most significant events in the conflict is the Nakba, or the Day of Catastrophe, which refers to the forced expulsion of over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and lands in 1948. As Muslims, it is important that we understand the historical context and impact of the Nakba, and work towards a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Here are ten key facts that every Muslim should know about the Nakba:
1. British Mandate: Palestine was a British Mandate before Israel was created.
2. UN Partition Plan: The United Nations Partition Plan in 1947 called for Palestine to be divided into two states.
3. Israel’s Independence: On May 14, 1948, Israel declared its independence.
4. Forced Expulsion: During the Arab-Israeli War, Zionist forces expelled over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and lands.
5. The Nakba: The expulsion of Palestinians from their homes and lands is known as the Nakba, or the Day of Catastrophe.
6. Absentee Property Law: Israel passed a law in 1950 called the Absentee Property Law.
7. Territorial Expansion: Israel continued to expand its territory after 1948, occupying the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1967.
8. Second-Class Citizens: Palestinians who remained in Israel after 1948 became second-class citizens.
9. Right of Return: The international community recognizes the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and lands.
10. Ongoing Tragedy: The Nakba is not just a historical event, but an ongoing tragedy for the Palestinian people.
Finally, the Nakba is a critical event in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and one that Muslims should understand and reflect upon. As we work towards a just and lasting solution to the conflict, it is important that we recognize the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians, and work towards a future that is based on peace, justice, and mutual respect.
May Allah (SWT) guide us towards a solution that brings peace and justice to the Palestinian people. Ameen.
Mariam Bello
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