UN to mark ‘Nakba Day’ – Israel’s establishment as catastrophe


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(Worthy News) – The UN General Assembly voted Wednesday afternoon in favor of holding a commemorative event in honor of the 75th “Nakba Day,” the Palestinian name for Israel’s establishment, which translates to “catastrophe.”

The vote was 90-30, with 47 abstentions. The United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom were among those who opposed the move. Most of the European Union also rejected the, save for Cyprus which supported the measure.

Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan tweeted that the UN in “passing such an extreme and baseless resolution, the UN is only helping to perpetuate the conflict.” [ Source: Jerusalem Post (Read More…) ]

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