This event cannot be understood as an isolated incident but as part of an ongoing process of dispossession and exclusion. The Nakba established a model of displacement and marginalization that continues to define the relationship between Palestinians and the State of Israel. At its core, it is a tragedy that has not ended, with consequences that still shape the lives of millions to this day.

Key Point Three: The Six-Day War of 1967 and the Denial of Palestinian Rights

The Six-Day War of 1967 radically transformed the landscape of the Middle East conflict. In less than a week, Israel captured the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and the Sinai Peninsula, more than tripling its previous territory. For Palestinians, this war not only ushered in a new phase of occupation but also deepened a regime that systematically denied their rights as a people.