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The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution to mark the founding of the modern state of Israel in 1948 as a 'catastrophe' The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and most European Union countries including Germany voted against the anti-Israel resolution. Palestinians and their supporters mark the event every year on May 15 which is the day after Israel's independence was declared in 1948.

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United Nations calls Israel's founding a 'catastrophe'

(Pexels) By Kate Anderson Daily Caller News Foundation The United Nations General Assembly voted on Wednesday to hold an event commemorating Israel’s establishment as a “catastrophe.” In a majority, 90 member countries voted in favor of the move with 30 dissenting, and 47 abstaining from the vote, according to the Jerusalem Post. The United States and most of the European Union came out against the proposal. The word “Nakba” is an Arabic word me…

1 year ago·Medford, United States

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World body to commemorate Palestinian 'Nakba' next year after 90-30 vote with 47 abstentions - Click the link for more details.

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UN resolution calls Israel's founding a 'catastrophe'

International body votes to recognize Palestinian Nakba; 'What would you say if the international community celebrated the establishment of your country as a disaster? What a disgrace,' says Israel's UN envoy Erdan

1 year ago·Tel Aviv- Yafo, Israel

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