Israel used the Nakba not only to steal land, but Palestinians’ financial wealth too
The Israeli dispossession of Palestinian property in 1948 did not only include homes and lands. Many also lost access to bank accounts and other wealth. Today that stolen property is estimated to be worth over one hundred billion dollars.
It’s truly disheartening to read about the extent of the financial losses endured by Palestinians during the Nakba. The systematic theft of wealth is a crucial element of understanding the ongoing conflict.