Palestinians march in Israel to mark historic displacement

April 23, 2015 7:41 P.M. (Updated: April 23, 2015 7:41 P.M.)


Israeli F-16 fighter jets perform during an air show on April 23, 2015.(AFP/Jack Guez)

Al-HADITHA, Israel (AFP) -- Thousands of Palestinian citizens of Israel marched in protest on Thursday as their Jewish compatriots partied, each group in its own way marking the 67th anniversary of the State of Israel's founding.

The anniversary of Israel's declaration of independence on May 14, 1948 is celebrated according to the Jewish calendar, this year falling on April 23.

Palestinians usually mark the day on May 15 by commemorating what they call the Nakba -- or "catastrophe" -- of Israel's creation.

But thousands of Palestinian citizens of Israel, many waving Palestinian flags, gathered Thursday in the Galilee for a protest march timed to coincide with the Israeli celebrations.

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