Palestinians in Gaza mark the 78th anniversary of the 1948 mass expulsion and displacement, known as the Nakba, on a day they say brings renewed focus on continuing suffering amid the ongoing war. Multiple outlets report that people across Gaza commemorate the events of 1948 while describing today’s conditions as even more catastrophic, pointing to widespread destruction and displacement linked to Israel’s military campaign. Courthouse News adds that Israeli forces have advanced deep into Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that Israel controls about 60% of the territory, announced during Jerusalem Day celebrations. Other reports describe commemoration at the community level, including references to family histories reaching back to 1948 and the loss of homes and villages. The accounts emphasize that the anniversary is observed both as remembrance and as testimony to how the current conflict is intensifying hardship. While the stories focus on the lived experiences and perspectives of Palestinians in Gaza, they consistently frame the day around the historical Nakba anniversary and the perceived worsening of the situation under the present fighting.