The Truth About Israel

May 15th - Nakba Day - a very special day in the Palestinian calendar. But what actually happened on this day back in 1948 and is Nakba Day still important today.

Matthew Donovan tells us what to expect from the governments budget. And we look at developements with gazes ark and what's been happening in the occupied territories.

If you would like to read further on Nakba Day there is an excellent book by Benny Morris - the birth of the Palestinian refugee problem.

Also, ifamericansknew.org/history/ref-Nakba.html

Http://middleeast.about.com/od/israslandpalestine/f/me080511.htm

You can read Matthew Donovan's opinion piece at theaimn.com or email at matthew4surfers@gmail.com