Palestinians marked the 77th anniversary of the Nakba ("catastrophe") on Wednesday, recalling the mass displacement of 1948 as a haunting parallel to today's events in Gaza and the West Bank. In Gaza, relentless conflict has caused widespread death, displacement, and the threat of famine, with some Israeli leaders suggesting the territory be emptied of Palestinians. Simultaneously, a significant Israeli military operation in the West Bank has displaced tens of thousands from refugee camps. Commemorations took place in the West Bank, with symbols of return prominent, while war-torn Gaza saw no public events. Gazans and West Bank residents expressed a sense of history repeating itself, emphasizing the ongoing reality of displacement and loss. The Palestinian right of return remains a central issue.