Join us for the 7th Joint Nakba Remembrance Ceremony, which will be held on May 15th, 2026, at 8:00pm Jerusalem | 6:00pm London | 1:00pm New York | 10:00am Los Angeles.

The history of the Nakba did not end in 1948. The past two years in Gaza—marked by genocide, mass destruction, and forced starvation—alongside the accelerating displacement, ethnic cleansing, and ongoing realities in the West Bank, are the latest chapters in this long and painful history.

This year’s theme is “Sumud in Humanity.” Sumud—meaning resilience—is often understood as steadfastness, unbreakability, and a deep connection to land. Yet we believe Sumud is not the absence of pain; it is the conscious choice to remain human, especially when circumstances make it easier to dehumanize others. It is the courage to continue believing in justice and shared resistance when despair feels more rational. It means safeguarding our core humanity—dignity, compassion, and moral clarity—even when both history and present realities put it to the test.

This ceremony, like the Joint Memorial Ceremony, is rooted in the core belief of Combatants for Peace: that genuinely understanding the lived experiences and historical narratives of both societies is essential to breaking the cycle of violence and building a different future. It reflects a commitment to justice, acknowledgment, and accountability, and affirms that true peace can only emerge when all people are free, and the humanity of every individual is upheld without exception.