Nakba Day

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a video commemorating Nakba Day, which drew backlash from local Jewish leaders, and he later defended his decision to release the video, stating that acknowledging one people's pain does not preclude acknowledging another's. The video featured Inea Bushnaq, who recalled her family's displacement from East Jerusalem in 1948. Mamdani's comments have led some Jewish leaders to boycott a reception commemorating Jewish American Heritage Month.

Tens of thousands marched in London in two separate protests, a far-right rally and a pro-Palestine Nakba Day march, amidst heightened security in the British capital. The marches took place simultaneously, with the far-right rally and the Nakba Day march drawing large crowds. The events were marked by a significant police presence.

London police are preparing for far-right and pro-Palestine marches, including Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' march and the annual 'Nakba day' pro-Palestine march, with extra 4,000 officers deployed. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Robinson, describing him as an individual with a record of violence and extremism. The government has blocked 11 people from attending the event.

Members of Extinction Rebellion hung a Palestinian flag on the Eiffel Tower to commemorate Nakba Day, a day of remembrance for Palestinians. The activists scaled the tower to hang the flag. This act is a form of protest and solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

Seven civilians, including three women and a child, were killed in Israel's attacks on Gaza City on Nakba Day, with Israel claiming to target a Hamas member. The incident occurred as part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. Civilians were among those killed in the latest attacks.

Palestinians commemorate Nakba Day on May 15, marking 78 years since the 'catastrophe' of 1948. The event is observed across historic Palestine and the diaspora. It remembers the ethnic cleansing that occurred in 1948.