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Jordan

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  • The image depicts a young woman holding a baby, both appearing to be in a challenging environment. The woman has a serious expression on her face, and her hair is unkempt. The baby, swaddled in a heavy garment, is held close to her. In the background, there's a sign written in Arabic, which seems to indicate a location, possibly related to a city or area. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of hardship and resilience. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the emotional weight of the scene. The Second Nakba: Displacement of Palestinians in and after the 1967 Occupation Munir Nuseibah · June 2017
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