Umm al-Fahm Cultural Evening Commemorates Al-Ruhah, Jerusalem, and Al-Aqsa Uprising
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- Umm al-Fahm held a cultural event to mark the anniversary of a Palestinian uprising.
- Speakers emphasized preserving collective memory and Palestinian narrative.
- Efforts to strengthen Palestinian identity among students were highlighted.
Dozens of residents from Umm al-Fahm and surrounding areas gathered on Saturday for a cultural evening titled "Preserving History and Memory" at the city's community center.
Journalist Mohammed Abu Al-Ezz Mahamid hosted the event, moderating discussions. A documentary film about the uprising and its historical significance was also screened. Acting Mayor of Umm al-Fahm, Nasser Ighbaria, emphasized the responsibility to preserve collective memory, stating that the Palestinian narrative offers insight into societal history and maintains steadfastness in belief. He highlighted the importance of documenting and transmitting this memory.
Mohammed Mahamid, head of the Popular Committee, stressed the significance of popular action and activities, particularly in the face of perceived restrictions from the Israeli police and institutions. Suleiman Fahmawi, head of the Al-Ruhah Committee, detailed the uprising's causes, explaining that peaceful measures were exhausted before the situation escalated due to the authorities' insistence on confiscating land in Al-Ruhah.
Dr. Afou Ighbaria recalled those injured and martyred, noting that most casualties were treated at Al-Hayat and Al-Noor clinics. He stated that critical injuries led to the declaration of martyrdom for some, attributing their deaths to targeting by Israeli police. Ahmed Youssef, head of the Parents' Committee, discussed efforts to strengthen students' identity through various activities, focusing on Arabic language, civics, and history, especially under pressure from official institutions on educational bodies.
Dr. Wagdi Hassan, head of the Palestinian Narrative Group, asserted that the history of Al-Ruhah extends back thousands of years. He credited popular struggle and national unity for forcing Israeli forces to withdraw from their plans and reach an agreement involving troop withdrawal and the release of detainees, viewing the Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Uprising as a continuation of the Al-Ruhah Uprising.
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