AMMAN — Saturday, June 5th, marked the 54th anniversary of Naksa
Day, or “setback day", which resulted in Israeli forces completing the
occupation of the rest of the Palestinian territories from Jordan, including
Jerusalem, along with the Golan Heights from Syria, and Sinai Peninsula from
Egypt.
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This year, political analysts and experts are concerned that
the region may witness a second setback, especially in light of the continuous
Israeli attacks on Palestine, specifically Gaza and the Jerusalem’s Silwan and
Sheikh Jarrah neighborhoods. Others seen in these brave acts on the part of the
people under occupation as the light in the end of the tunnel.
Faisal Darraj, a Palestinian literary and cultural critic,
told Jordan News that the situation is grim, with a reality that
reflects a never-ending Naksa.
"Palestine is no longer a concern, little or much for
many, and many people rush to recognize Israel as if this recognition was a
virtue or a path to heaven.”
A
Jordanian long-time celebrity interested in the
Palestinian cause agreed.
"We are still living in continuous setbacks, and we
will always do so if the Arab governments do not pay attention to their citizens
and their capabilities,” said Zuhair Nobani, a Jordanian veteran actor.
Nobani explained that "we dreamt about united Arab
countries one day, and the dream unfortunately never came true. If we really
want to not face any future setbacks, we need to focus on how to get reunited,
and how to benefit from our knowledge and education in protecting our societies
and countries.”
But the artist still saw some space for optimism. "Despite
everything that has happened and will happen, I still believe in the new
generations, especially after seeing what they have done in the recent attacks
on Palestine,” he said. “They will make a difference one day."
Ayman Hunaiti, political analyst and Israeli affairs expert,
said: "I expect setbacks, not only a setback, to happen in the near
future. I do not want to be negative but I say that from what I see."
"There are some changes regarding the United States of
America, but these changes will not have a real and direct impact on ending the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict,” said Hunaiti. “What Gaza has been facing
recently gives a real indication that this matter should be solved through sound
and effective ways.”
For Asmahan Taher, a researcher and physician, the future
will bring a change, bit a positive one.
"In my opinion, we are not on the verge of a setback. I
think we are on the verge of a real awakening and a greater sense of the
Palestinian cause."
"The actions of the Israeli forces against Palestinians
who protest against evacuating their homes or pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque in
Jerusalem, the cross-border fighting between Israel and the Palestinians in
Gaza, and the marches from Jordan on the borders of the West Bank, are real
indicators of a different Middle East.
"The strength and insistence of the Palestinian people
and especially youth and children stimulated the Arab street and made the world
turn towards the Palestinian cause," she said.
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