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Muslim Brotherhood remember Nakba - and Karameh - in Jordan
Muslim Brotherhood remember Nakba - and Karameh - in Jordan
A photo essay by Julie Webb-Pullman for Scoop
After Friday prayers, thousands of Jordanians converged on the small Jordanian town of Karameh, site of the bloody battle on March 21 1968 between Israeli invasion forces, and the combined forces of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation and the Jordanian army.
Organised by the Muslim Brotherhood, the day was a peaceful reminder to all of Palestinians' right to return to their lands, and of how Palestinians and Jordanians have fought side by side for justice. Both Jordanian and Palestinian flags were very much on display – identical but for the white star on the Jordanian flag.
Children flew kites, had their faces painted, and generally capered about as their parents listened to speeches, and were entertained with several hours of traditional singing and dancing.
Despite the picnic atmosphere, the message was loud and clear - Palestinians have their keys ready, and will return.
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