9 apr 1948 anni - Deir Yassin massacre

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The Deir Yassin massacre, occurring on April 9, 1948, was a pivotal event in the 1947-1948 civil war in Mandatory Palestine, contributing significantly to the Palestinian exodus. Conducted by the Irgun and Lehi Zionist paramilitaries, and supported by the Haganah and Palmach, the assault led to the death of at least 107 Palestinian villagers, including women and children, at Deir Yassin near Jerusalem. Despite initial claims of killing 254, modern estimates place the death toll around 110. The attackers faced minimal resistance, and their actions included parading and killing captives in Jerusalem, which fueled widespread fear and prompted further Arab displacement. The event significantly influenced Arab nations' decisions to intervene, escalating into the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. The historical accounts and archival materials on the massacre remain controversial and partially sealed.

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