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Remembering 1956 Kafr Qasim massacre

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October 30, 2025

The Embassy of the State of Palestine in India on Wednesday marked the 69th anniversary of the Kafr Qasim massacre on October 29, 1956, when 49 civilians, including 23 children, 13 women, and 13 men, were killed in the Palestinian village of Kafr Qasim when residents returning after an olive harvest were stopped, lined up, and executed by Israeli forces.

- FPJ News Service

The embassy called upon the international community to confront what they called a ‘historical denial, uphold international law, and ensure accountability for all crimes’.

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