Palestinian children walk through the rain in the Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp in Lebanon. (G. Nehmeh, UNRWA)

On May 14, Palestinians will mark the 60th anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe. The Nakba refers to the destruction of Palestinian society in 1948 and the exile of more than 700,000 Palestinians from their homes and homeland. Below, the IMEU presents its special coverage of the Nakba. If you are a journalist interested in more information or sources for the Nakba, contact us at 510-451-2600 or info@imeu.net.

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Ten facts about the Nakba
A short fact sheet on the Nakba providing important details on the origins of the Nakba, its lasting impact, and why it matters to Americans.

FAQ on Plan Dalet
A brief look at the creation and execution of Plan Dalet, the Zionist plan which laid the groundwork for the Nakba.

FAQ on Deir Yassin
Five questions and answers on the massacre at Deir Yassin, one of the central incidents of the Nakba.

Untold stories of the Nakba
A series of moving stories about Palestinian Americans who survived the Nakba, recounting their experiences before, during, and after their forced exile.

Worldwide Nakba Commemoration Events
A list of selected Nakba commemoration events in Palestine and around the world.