Al-Nakba 1948-2008

A Palestinian student paints an illustration of the Nakba (Catastrophe) in Gaza City, 14 May 2008. 'Nakba' refers to the expulsion or flight of thousands of Palestinians following the creation of Israel in 1948. (AFP) | Click here or on image to enlarge

A Palestinian child takes part in a Nakba (Catastrophe) rally in the West Bank city of Ramallah, 15 May 2008. 'Nakba' refers to the expulsion or flight of thousands of Palestinians following the creation of Israel in 1948. (Reuters) | Click here or on image to enlarge

A Palestinian woman holds a sign with the name of her former village written in Arabic during celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the 'Nakba' (Catastrophe) in the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, 12 May 2008. (AFP) | Click here or on image to enlarge