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Nakba Day: Muhammad Shehada on Israel's Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza & Ongoing Palestinian Resilience

2026-05-15 News & Politics
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Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-yt Palestinians around the world are marking Nakba Day, 78 years after their forced mass displacement led to the establishment of the Jewish-majority state of Israel. Decades later, Palestinians still face widespread oppression and violence from the Israeli state as it continues its expansionary project. "Israel tried, since 1948 until today, to destroy us as a people, as a group, and they failed at it. Our people are still there, resilient," says Palestinian writer Muhammad Shehada, who was born in Gaza and now lives in Denmark. Shehada discusses the ongoing process of the Nakba, including its latest intensification after October 7, 2023. "Now this veneer of civility has fallen off. The mask was taken off. And now it's a matter of national pride in Israel to brag about annihilating Palestinians." Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1,500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream at democracynow.org Mondays to Fridays 8-9 a.m. ET. Subscribe to our Daily Email Digest: https://democracynow.org/subscribe

Top Comments (10)

@Vicky-jn9qx 2026-05-15

Can't wait until this injustice to end 🙏

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@Corvus-m4c 2026-05-15

WHO is going to stop the genocide and WHEN? That's what I want to know.

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@zz-by4op 2026-05-16

May 15th 1948 - May 15th 2026. NAKBA: There is something seriously wrong with humanity, when the whole world can just sit by and allow it to continue. That’s the most shocking part of this tragedy.

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@Dequzza 2026-05-15

We are living in a doomed era!! Hope the cruelty ends soon!!

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@rebeccadowsett1162 2026-05-15

Muhammad, thank you and I’m so sorry this is happening! Our hearts bleed. Thank you democracy now for exposing the truth 😢

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@Dezhavu13 2026-05-15

As a young child, I was grateful for being born in the US because there were children starving in China every time I refused to eat my peas. As I got a bit older, I began to wish I had been born in a country that protected children. Now, as I have grown old, I wish that I had been born on a different planet.

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@PhilipSavva 2026-05-15

Horrible homelessness 😢 ❤

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@Nemototeles 2026-05-16

Muhammad Shehada is a honest and intelligent voice on Gaza. Thank you for giving him a platform ❤

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@flaviadepaula1949 2026-05-16

Thanks Muhammed for bring clarity so we can keep up with what is happening. Although we can no help. It is important to know the truth. And be ready to defend your cause.

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@spritzalicious9937 2026-05-16

Massively appreciate Muhammad Shehada. His knowledge on Israel-Palestine is immense.

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