Ramallah, Israeli-occupied West Bank - May 15, 2024

Storyline:
Palestinian protesters and the Israeli army in the West Bank engaged in a tense stand-off on Wednesday as Palestinians commemorated the 76th Nakba day or the "day of catastrophe" in the mist of the intense fighting in Gaza that has displaced over one and a half million people.

Nakba Day is observed annually on May 15 by Palestinians to remember the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes after the establishment of Israel in 1948.

The anniversary often brings heightened tensions as Palestinians believe that their ancestors were displaced from their homeland. Israel stands on territory given to the Jews by Great Britain in return for their support in World War I. But Palestinians have always claimed the land is historically theirs.

Palestinians live in the West Bank under Israeli military rule and Israel controls the borders and areas in which Palestinians can build homes.

Under Jewish law, commemorating Nakba Day is illegal.

Saidam believes the only path towards peace is a two-state solution.

Palestinians say this year's anniversary is more important than ever as they claim a present-day Nakba is taking place in Gaza.

Shotlist:
Ramallah, Israeli-occupied West Bank - May 15, 2024:
1. Various of Palestinians throwing stones, hiding behind car;
2. Military car;
3. People standing by roadside;
4. Various of protesters, national flags of Palestine;
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Sabri Saidam, Deputy Secretary General, Fatah Central Committee (partially overlaid with shot 6):
"That's against the Israeli law, but as far as the Palestinian law is concerned and as far as the culture of Palestine, the history of our people, and the pride of every Palestinian is to mark this day. Every Palestinian is doing this in defiance and also challenging the Israeli laws."
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6. Protesters, national flags of Palestine;
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7. Protestors, national flags of Palestine;
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Sabri Saidam, Deputy Secretary General, Fatah Central Committee:
"There is no way on this land but to achieve co-existence. The future is dependent on the fulfillment of U.N. resolutions and on adherence to international law. There's no one party that can throw the other into the sea. There's no one people that can throw the other into the sea. So we will have to invest in trying to convince Israelis at large that their government is not doing them any favor. And those who claim to be the friends of Israel and are supporting the genocide that Israel is committing right now as we speak are not true friends, because your friends would tell you where the right path is. And the only right path is the establishment of a Palestinian state."
9. Various of Palestinians blocking road, running away;
10. Border troops, razor wires.

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