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The most brutal massacres of the “Zionist gangs” in Palestine in 1948

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Palestinians leaving their home after massacres of the Zionist gangs in Palestine in 1948

 During the events of the Palestinian Nakba in 1948, the armed Zionist gangs committed tens of massacres that killed thousands of unarmed Palestinian civilians in various villages and cities in Palestine, Despite the relentless Israeli attempts to conceal and obliterate the realities of these massacres, historical evidence such as “mass graves” and testimonies of Israeli soldiers who participated in the commission of these crimes remained irrefutable evidence of their occurrence.

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 According to a report by the Hebrew newspaper Haaretz in 2019, teams from the Israeli Defense Ministry removed, since the beginning of the last decade, groups of historical documents to hide evidence of the Nakba and the atrocities that accompanied it, as well as trying to hide testimony from generals about killing civilians and demolishing villages, or expelling Bedouins during the first decade from the establishment of the state.

Mass graves are being found

 In 2013, the Al-Aqsa Foundation for Endowment and Heritage discovered 6 mass graves containing hundreds of remains and skeletons of martyrs and civilians killed between the years 1936 and 1948 in Palestine;  And that was during the restoration work that the Foundation was carrying out in a cemetery in Jaffa (North).

 On January 21, Haaretz revealed the last of his evidence, which was a mass grave of Palestinians killed during the 1948 war on the beach of Caesarea (north).

 The newspaper pointed out that “mass killings of Arabs occurred after the surrender of the village of al-Tantora” in 1948.

 According to the newspaper, about 200 Palestinians were buried, after their execution, in a mass grave that is currently located under the Dor Beach parking lot.

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 Palestinians say that armed Jewish groups carried out many massacres in Palestinian villages during the 1948 war to force their residents to leave.

 According to the Al-Zaytouna Center for Studies and Consultations (based in Beirut), the number of massacres committed by Zionist gangs between 1937 and 1948 exceeded 75, killing more than 5,000 Palestinian martyrs, in addition to wounding thousands.

In one of its 2009 editions, the Center said that the peak of those massacres was during the period between 1947 – 1948, the period known as the Nakba.

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 The Palestinians call the term “the Nakba” the process of their displacement from their lands by “armed Zionist gangs” in 1948, the same year in which the establishment of the State of Israel was declared on the majority of the lands of Palestine.

The most prominent Israeli massacres against the unarmed Palestinians, during the Nakba.

  •  The Semiramis Hotel massacre in Jerusalem on January 5: a Zionist gang demolished the hotel, killing at least 20 Palestinians, and wounding 20 others.
  • The Jaffa Gate massacre in Jerusalem on January 7: A Zionist gang threw a bomb at the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem, killing 18 Arabs and wounding 41 others.
  •  The “Arab Brigades” massacre in Jaffa on January 8: Zionist gangs detonated a car bomb near a building called the Arab Brigades (which housed the headquarters of the Arab National Committee) in central Jaffa, killing 70 Arabs.
  • The massacre of the second Arab Brigades on January 14: when a Zionist gang detonated a car bomb next to the old palace, killing 30 Westerners.
  •  The Maghribi Building Massacre in Haifa on January 16: A time bomb was detonated near a building called “Al Maghribi,” killing 31 Arabs and wounding more than 60 others.
  •  The massacre of Yazour village, Jaffa district, January 22: A Zionist gang attacked Yazour village at the entrance to Jaffa city, at night, and blew up some buildings, killing about 15 Arabs while they were sleeping.
  • The Abbas Street Massacre in Haifa on January 28: A Zionist gang rolled a barrel filled with explosives into Abbas al-Arabi Street, which led to the demolition of some homes, killing 20 Arabs and wounding 50.
  •  The massacre of the village Haifa district in Palestine, on February 14: A Zionist gang attacked the village, destroying about 20 houses above the heads of its residents, killing 60 civilians;  Most of them are women and children.
  • The “Al-salam Building” massacre in Jerusalem on February 20: A Zionist gang blew up a vehicle filled with explosives, which it had placed in front of the Peace Building in Jerusalem, killing 14 Arabs and wounding 26 others in Palestine.
  •  The Deir Yassin massacre on April 9: Zionist gangs launched an attack on Deir Yassin village, west of Jerusalem, during which houses were blown up on the heads of its residents, and civilians fleeing the massacre were directly targeted.  According to Arab and international sources, the number of people killed in the massacre reached 254, including 25 pregnant women whose stomachs were cut alive with spears.
  • The Al-Dawaima massacre on October 29: resulted in the killing of 500 citizens, most notably the mosque incident called “Al-Zawiya”, where the Israeli soldiers killed about 50 old men who were inside the mosque. It is also mentioned that children were killed during the massacre by smashing their skulls with sticks

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365 Days of Genocide: The Gaza Massacre

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Every single individual in Gaza has had something stolen from them– It alone highlights the despair, cruelty, and injustices inflicted by Israel on Gaza over the past year.

Since October 7, 2023, more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed, with 70% of them being children. According to UNICEF, Palestine is now one of the most dangerous places for children on earth. 

Even more devastating, over 90,000+ people have been injured, and 10,000+ remain missing. The extent of oppression by Israel in one year is they have destroyed almost everything in Gaza.

According to the United Nations and  World Health Organization, Israel has damaged or destroyed more than 50% of Gaza’s homes—80% of commercials, 87% of school buildings, 68% of road networks and cropland.

For the people of Gaza, there is nothing left. What makes the situation even more dire is the state of their healthcare system. Of the 37 multispecialty hospitals, only 16 are partially functioning, and with no fuel entering since last year, the lack of resources has left injured civilians with limited care options.

Every Minute is Like Hell In Gaza

The situation has become so dire that the people don’t know what the next moment will bring. It is not just a crisis of a few months; the people of Gaza have been living in constant fear for over a year.

According to reports, every hour in the Gaza Strip, 15 people are losing their lives, 6 of whom are children. Thirty-five others are injured, and over 42 bombs are being dropped from above. There is no place left in Gaza where people can seek refuge because every hour, 12 buildings are being reduced to rubble by bombs.

The situation has grown so desperate that parents have resorted to writing their children’s names, along with the father’s name, on their tiny hands. That way, if their children die in the bombings, at least they can be identified.

People are living through a relentless nightmare, unsure of what will happen next. They have lost not just their homes but, for many, their fathers and children too.

The people of Gaza are enduring unimaginable suffering every minute of every day. The air they breathe, the ground they stand on—everything around them is a reminder of loss, fear, and devastation. Every second that passes is filled with the dread of not knowing if it might be their last.

The Further Escalation

The situation in Gaza worsens with each passing day. The citizens are lost, uncertain of where to go or where to find safety. The fear that the Israeli army has instilled over the past year has left people with no hope or sense of security in their own lives.

Reports say that 87% of children in Gaza are mentally depressed and in urgent need of psychological treatment. People don’t even have food to eat. When humanitarian aid is sent, desperate civilians rush to it, and in the chaos, only the strongest manage to grab whatever is available, while others are left with nothing.

The shelters provided by the UN and other organizations have also been bombed by Israeli forces, leaving people wondering where they can even live. Many have been forced to camp near the seashore, but even there, they face new dangers. During the night, when the tides rise, water floods their tents, and tragically, young children are often swept away by the strong currents.

In the past year, there hasn’t been a single day without attacks by the Israeli army. No place in Gaza has been spared. People are bombed in their sleep—many who go to bed at night never wake up. Hospitals have been targeted, bombing the very buildings where civilians were receiving medical care. The cruelty reaches its peak when even schools where innocent children should feel safe have been attacked.

The escalation has reached unbearable levels. First, the Gaza Strip was engulfed in violence, then the attacks extended to the occupied West Bank, followed by 

Lebanon, and now even Iran, is under threat. The Israeli forces seem relentless, showing no intention of stopping. For the past year, they have been fixated on taking the lives of innocent people, with no end in sight.

What is Next For the People Of Gaza?

At this point, hope is all that the civilians of Gaza have left. With Egypt and Israel having closed their borders, people in Gaza are unable to cross to safety. The UN and WHO, along with other major organizations, have repeatedly called for a ceasefire, and while there were one or two brief pauses in the conflict, it quickly resumed for one reason or another.

Throughout the past year, people across Europe and other countries have protested against Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions. However, the leaders of major nations have turned a deaf ear. Instead, countries like the U.S. and those in Europe have supplied Israel with weapons, further fueling the destruction of Gaza.

The coming year may hold even worse challenges for the people of Gaza. Iran has already launched attacks on Israel, and Israel will surely retaliate. Netanyahu has made it clear—either Israel survives or the nations of the Middle East, including Gaza, will face further devastation.

For this war to end, the President of the U.S., the Prime Minister of the UK, and the President of Russia will need to intervene directly. If they are serious about stopping the war, the first step must be to stop supplying weapons. Only then will the conflict begin to de-escalate. Otherwise, no matter how much the UN and other organizations try to bring peace, this war could drag on for another year, ten years, or even indefinitely.

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Schools in Tents: The Struggles of Gaza’s Education System During the Israel-Gaza War

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Gaza's Education System

Under the guise of military operations, the Israeli army seems intent on systematically destroying Gaza’s education system. Already, 80% of schools have been wiped out in the bombings, and the remaining ones are under constant attack. 

It feels as though the Israeli army is leaving no part of Palestinian life untouched. The targeted violence against education suggests an intention to completely dismantle the Palestinian education system, an act known as ‘scholasticide.’

On October 9, 2023, Grade 5 and 6 students at the Rosary Sister’s School in Gaza were supposed to take their science exam. But they never had the chance, as Israel launched a devastating military assault just two days before. Currently, out of the 625,000 students in Gaza, 60% are either dead, injured, or missing due to the ongoing genocide. The situation is dire, with the future of education in Gaza hanging by a thread.

The loss of Education At This Point is Immeasurable

Before October 7, 2023, more than 6 million students received education in Gaza, with 20,000 teachers actively teaching. Now, that reality has been completely overturned. Schools, universities, and other educational institutions in Gaza remain closed.

Libraries have been left unusable, and a severe oil shortage has led to power outages, making it difficult for students to continue learning. Many people in Gaza fled to Egypt during the war, but they were unable to access educational services there due to a lack of proper documents.

For those who remain in Gaza, local efforts to provide education continue. However, every time they attempt to start teaching in tents or small makeshift spaces, the ceasefire breaks, and bombings resume.

“They’re unable to flee, and they remain in an area that continues to be battered,” said Tess Ingram of UNICEF. “It’s tough to provide them with certain services, such as mental health and psychosocial support or consistent education and learning.”

The situation could worsen if the education system is not restored in Gaza. Israel’s operations risk increasing unemployment, hunger, and long-term challenges for the region.

Israeli Army is Attacking Schools

The Israeli army continues to target the remaining schools in Gaza, even after 80% have already been destroyed. Many people, left homeless by the conflict, have taken refuge in these schools, but they are still under attack. 

The Israeli military justifies these strikes by claiming that some Hamas commanders are using the schools as command centers.

“Israeli forces have repeatedly struck schools, saying Hamas fighters use them as ‘command centers’ to plan attacks,”

stated Gaza’s Health Ministry

In one such attack, over 22 people were killed, including 17 women and children and a 3-month-old baby.

By destroying these schools, the Israeli army is not only demolishing education centers 

but also crushing the hopes and dreams of countless people. The destruction of schools has far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate loss of life and infrastructure. 

These attacks rob children of their right to education and strip entire families of the hope for a better future. Once a place of learning and safety, schools have become symbols of despair and loss.

The ongoing bombardment leaves Gaza’s educational system in ruins, making it nearly impossible for students to resume their studies. 

With no safe spaces left for children to learn and teachers facing the threat of arrest or injury, the future of Gaza’s youth seems increasingly bleak.

The Extinguishing Hope

In September, schools in Gaza reopened, as they do every year. However, with no buildings left, locals gathered children in small tents to continue their education. But even this tiny act of resilience didn’t go unnoticed by the Israeli army, which responded with raids on schools in Gaza and the West Bank.

Teachers and educators were detained during these raids without any explanation or warning. Israeli forces grabbed them and took them away, claiming it was part of their ongoing operations.

“Lessons were disrupted at the school after the Israeli raid,”

a witness told Anadolu.

These raids not only halted education but also crushed any remaining hope for stability. By targeting teachers, the Israeli army is extinguishing the last flickers of hope for Gaza’s children, leaving a future filled with uncertainty.

However, the only remaining hope for the children of Gaza lies in the hands of the UN and other international organizations. Immediate and decisive action is needed to address this crisis.

Education must always be prioritized, regardless of how challenging the current situation is. Denying this fundamental right to the children of Gaza is unacceptable.

Attacks on education cannot be tolerated. The international community must send a clear message that those who target schools and universities will be held responsible,” said experts, emphasizing that accountability includes the obligation to finance and rebuild the shattered education system.

If international organizations do not intervene now, who will take responsibility for the future of Gaza’s children? The international community must recognize that time is running out for Gaza’s children. 

With immediate intervention, an entire generation can access education, an essential foundation for future stability and peace. Rebuilding the whole education system and building will take a lot of time.

However, restoring hope and dreams and the possibility of a brighter future is still in the hands of the global community, which must come together and react to this crisis. Now is the time for action—before it’s too late.

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The Overnight Strikes Turned Tents Into Coffin — The Khan Yunus Massacre

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In a devastating act of betrayal, Israeli military forces declared Khan Yunus al-Mawasi a humanitarian zone, promising civilians a “place of safety”. 

But in a cruel twist, under the cover of darkness, rockets struck the very area where exhausted and relocated families were lying asleep.

At least 37 people were killed, and hundreds more were wounded. Heartbreakingly, entire families were buried alive under the sand, leaving behind nothing but silence and devastation. 

What was meant to be a safe zone turned into a mass grave in an instant, marking yet another night of horror for the people of Gaza.

Dozens are Injured, and Many Remain Unaccounted

As dawn broke over Khan Yunus al-Mawasi, the promise of safety shattered with the sound of explosions. Families had gone to sleep under the belief that this humanitarian zone was free from violence, only to be awakened by the brutal reality of war. 

The Israel Defense Force justified their assault by claiming it had killed two “senior Hamas commanders” in the area. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a “tragedy”.

However, in search to kill Hamas commanders, they have killed innocent and poor Gaza civilians. The strikes were so brutal that entire families were buried under the rubble, and no one knew what had happened to them as desperate searches started in the wreckage.

“We were sitting safely at the door of our house when suddenly we heard the sound of a missile,” witness Fadi Dukhan told Reuters.

According to another witness, Ola Al-Shaer, who moved with her family to al-Mawasi to escape fighting elsewhere in Gaza, says —

“We heard around five or six strikes, one after the other,” she said. “We rushed to help and saw women and children cut to pieces, but there are still people missing.”

The rescue efforts began in complete darkness, as the camp lacked sufficient electricity for lights. Rescuers used flashlights to search through the sand, hoping to find anyone still alive.

When the sun finally rose, it revealed massive craters in the sand, scattered with fragments of tent frames and bits of clothing.

The Whole Families Disappear in the Sand

According to civil defense spokeperson Mahmoud Basal, the people in the camps were not given any warning before the strike. He added they destroyed at least 20 to 40 camps and left three deep craters.

“There are entire families who have disappeared under the sand in the Mawasi Khan Younis massacre,” Basal said.

The most horrifying part of the strike is that people had already fled from one overcrowded area, only to be displaced again to the camps in Khan Yunus.

And just when they thought they had found some measure of safety, they were hit by a barrage of strikes that tore through the camp without warning.

The impact was devastating. It was complete genocide at Khan Yonus that night.

“I was under the sand as well. I got out and started looking for my daughters and my wife. I saw body parts of the neighbours in my tent – I did not know those were our neighbours’ parts until I saw my family in one piece.”

Abu Muammar a survival who lost one of his daughter. 

Furthermore, the rescue teams were working tirelessly, but the lack of proper equipment and shovels to dig through the rubble made their efforts less effective than needed, costing many lives. 

On top of that, the darkness severely limited visibility, hindering the rescue operation.

According to an earlier report, the Israeli defense forces had taken an aerial view of the area to assess the situation and minimize damage. Seizing the opportunity, they launched the strike under the cover of night. 

This deliberate act shows that the attack wasn’t aimed at targeting a Hamas commander but rather seemed to be a calculated move to harm innocent civilians, including children, the elderly, and women.

The World Should Reunite Now

Global outrage is growing as world leaders and high-ranking officials condemn the recent atrocities committed by the Israeli military. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has labeled the actions as “unacceptable,” following the fatal shooting of a U.S. activist during the violence before this genocide. 

He emphasized that such acts of genocide must be stopped immediately, calling for accountability and justice for the victims.

The international community cannot stand by in silence as entire families are wiped out and innocent civilians continue to suffer. The time has come for world leaders to unite and take decisive action. 

The United Nations must urgently call for a ceasefire to halt the ongoing bloodshed and prevent further loss of life. Every second counts as the situation in Gaza spirals out of control, and without global intervention, the devastation will only deepen.

The world needs to act now—for humanity and the survival of the people of Gaza.

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