This week there are two significant days happening in the Middle East. Yesterday, 14 May, was Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, the national day for the modern state of Israel. And today, 15 May, is Dhikra an-Nakba (meaning “Memory of the Catastrophe”), a day of great significance for Palestinians, as it commemorates the Nakba, the … Continue reading Significant days, reflecting Shoah, Independence, Nakba, and 7 October.