Cartoons Commemorating Nakba @ 60
Written by Haitham Sabbah on 20. May 2008, 0658hrs // Part of Haitham Sabbah's adventure in Cartoon, Israel, Media, Middle East, Palestine // Other posts by Haitham Sabbah
How did the cartoonists in the Arab media Commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nakba?
I’ve been monitoring most of the Arab media, especially newspapers, during the last 5 days to read what they have to say on this event. To tell you the truth, you haven’t missed much. On the air, Aljazeera made a big difference this year by dedicating a full day (May 15th) to covering al-Nakba @ 60. Honestly, I think they did a great job. In fact if a person who is ignorant about al-Nakba (and you can expect millions in the Arab World to be) watched any part of Aljazeera that day, s/he would have learned a lot about history and what the Nakba means.
Back to the cartoonists. In newspapers, one of the very few things that I find most interesting to see are the cartoons. Looking at as many as I could, I kept on reviewing http://arabcartoon.net/ on daily basis from May 14th until last night. Some of the cartoons were very creative. Other were so worthless, I don’t know how any serious paper decided to publish them.
I would like to share with you what I have found, most of them from http://arabcartoon.net/ (at least until the time I wrote this).
Please feel free to share with us which one is your favorite, if you like any.
PS. I will follow each cartoon with a quick translation into English whenever necessary. Also keep in mind that we (Arab) read from right to left, so the drawing follows the same transition if separate frames are depicted.
# 1
Comment: Key for peace
By Abdulla Darqawi - Addustour Newspaper, Jordan
# 2
Comment: N/A
By Abdulla Darqawi - Addustour Newspaper, Jordan
# 3
Comment: 60 years since Nakba
By Abdulla Mahraqy - Akhbar Alkhaleej Newspaper, Bahrain
# 4
Comment: On the 60th anniversary of al-Nakba
By Abdelghani Benhariza - Sawt Alahrar Newspaper, Algeria
# 5
Comment: Right of Retrun - To Mars
By Adel Saead - Alnadwah Newspaper, Saudi Arabia
# 6
Comment: On the anniversary of dividing Palestine between Occupation and Settlers
By Ahmad Toghan - Aljomhoria Newspaper, Egypt
# 7
Comment: (from right to left) al-Nakba, May 14th, May 15th, May 16th
By Alaa al-Laqta - Palestine Newspaper, Palestine
# 8
Comment: Pushing peace process forward
By Alaa-al-Laqta - Almadin Newspaper, Saudi Arabia
# 9
Comment: 60 years since nakba
By Alaa al-Laqta - Palestine Newspaper, Palestine
# 10
Comment: No return on the Right of Return
By Alaa al-Laqta - Palestine Newspaper, Palestine
# 11
Comment: Bush/Olmert - long live the anniversary
By Alhayat Aljadedh Newspaper, Palestine
# 12
Comment: N/A
By Ali Khalel - Alkhaleej Newspaper, UAE
# 13
Comment: 60 - Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq
By Ali Khalel - Alkhaleej Newspaper, UAE
# 14
Comment: Palestine (on his shoulders), 60 years (sign board)
By Ali Khalel - Alkhaleej Newspaper, UAE
# 15
Comment: Nakba anniversary
By Ali Khalel - Alkhaleej Newspaper, UAE
# 16
Comment: Nakba anniversary (man’s back), Arabian mass (locked door)
By Alquds Newspaper, Palestine
# 17
Comment: al-Nakba
By Amer al-Zohbi - Akhbar Al-Arab Newspaper, UAE
# 18
Comment: Celebrating the establishment of Zionist state (Palestine word on the cake)
By Amer al-Zohbi - Akhbar Al-Arab Newspaper, UAE
# 19
Comment: Our Palestine
By Bahaa Bokary - Alayam Newspaper, Palestine
# 20
Comment: Nakba 60th anniversary
By Baqi Bu Khalaf - Alarab Newspaper, Qatar
# 21
Comment: N/A
By Emad Hajjaj
# 22
Comment: Nakba 60th anniversary
By Eley Saleba - Alwatan Newspaper, Palestine
# 23
Comment: Dream of returning (crossed word on flag - Palestine)
By Elkhabar Newspaper, Algeria
# 24
Comment: Nakba 60th anniversary
By Emad Hajjaj - Alghad Newspaper, Jordan
# 25
Comment: N/A
By Emad Hajjaj - Alquds Newspaper, london
# 26
Comment: N/A
By Faris Qarabeat - Alraya Newspaper, Qatar
# 27
Comment: Nakba 60th anniversary
By Hameed Qaroot - Tishreen Newspaper, Syria
# 28
Comment: N/A
By Hasan Idleby - Albayan Newspaper, UAE
# 29
Comment: N/A
By Hasan Idleby - Albayan Newspaper, UAE
# 30
Comment: N/A
By Jalal Alrefaie - Addustor Newspaper, Jordan
# 31
Comment: N/A
By Jalal Alrefaie - Addustor Newspaper, Jordan
# 32
Comment: Palestine (printed on the book). Man: “I heard this name before.”
By Jalal Alrefaie - Addustor Newspaper, Jordan
# 33
Comment: 60 years of Nakba
By Jehad Awartany - Alwatan, Saudi Arabia
# 34
Comment: On the Nakba anniversary. Babies: Somalia, Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan
By Jehad Awartany - Alwatan, Saudi Arabia
# 35
Comment: N/A
By Jehad Awartany - Alwatan, Saudi Arabia
# 36
Comment: Anniversary of Israel State establishment
By Khaldoon Garaedh - Alrai Newspaper, Jordan
# 37
Comment: N/A
By Khaldoon Garaedh - Alrai Newspaper, Jordan
# 38
Comment: How Bush sees the future of Palestinian State? “Swiss Cheese.”
By Khalel Aboarafa - Alquds Newspaper, Palestine
# 39
Comment: Date - May 15 - Anniversary of Israel State Establishment
By Khaldoon Gharaybah - Aljarida Newspaper, Kuwait
# 40
Comment: Palestine Nakba since 1948
By Khaled Alhashemy - Alayam Newspaper, Bahrain
# 41
Comment: N/A
By Naser Al-Jafari - Alquds Newspaper, Palestine
# 42
Comment: Israel at the age of 60
By Naser Jafary - Alarab Alyawm Newspaper, Jordan
# 43
Comment: N/A
By Naser Jafary - Alarab Alyawm Newspaper, Jordan
# 44
Comment: Bush standing next to “Middle East” sign
By Naser Jafary - Alarab Alyawm Newspaper, Jordan
# 45
Comment: N/A
By Oman Newspaper, Oman
# 46
Comment: N/A
By Omaya Juha - Alhayat Aljadedah Newspaper, Palestine
# 47
Comment: N/A
By Omaya Juha - Alhayat Aljadedah Newspaper, Palestine
# 48
Comment: N/A
By Omaya Juha - Alraya Newspaper, Qatar
# 49
Comment: “We will Return” (on the signboard). Old man: Yes I have Blood Pressure, Rheumatism, Diabetes, etc… but my sight is still perfect.
By Omaya Juha - Alraya Newspaper, Qatar
# 50
Comment: N/A
By Raed Khalel - Albath Newspaper, Syria
# 51
Comment: The branches on the shape of “Nakba” word. Flower - “Right of Return.”
By Sasead Haggo - Assafir Newspaper, Lebanon
# 52
Comment: Quote 1 - 60th anniversary of Israel State establishment. Quote 2 - Lier 60 times
By Sasead Haggo - Assafir Newspaper, Lebanon
# 53
Comment: N/A
By Staphro Jabra - Aljareda Newspaper, Kuwait
# 54
Comment: “Middle East”
By Tareq Bahar - Akhbar Alkhaleej Newspaper, Bahrain
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May 20th, 2008 at 9:39 am
My favorite is number 49.
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:16 am
I got involved in cartoons when the Danes made 10 cartoons about Mohamed (PBUH).
I wanted to know why Islam was upset.
What I have found out.
Fundamentalists on both sides are wrong.
Religion is governing everything.
The true faiths are being left behind.
Radicals are trying to control everything regarding their personal faiths.
Islam and Christianity are so close in their faiths that they should be the same.
I am now wondering why these true faiths are fighting each other.
They both worship their God in the same way. They have the same God.
The only wrench in the gears is AIPAC.
If I am wrong, tell me.
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:18 am
If you are wondering about my (PBUH) insert.
I put it there in respect of Islam.
A small token of the faith of Islam.
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:13 am
firstly kimmy i appreciate what you said about your respect for all religions but you were wrong at saying that islam is lik Christianity. there is one thing that you must keep in mind when comparing any religion to islam and that is were worship one god with NO associates. we dont have intermediates that seperate us from our lord and that is the main diference of degrading god by saying he has partners. what could be worse then that even looking at the lower level could you imagine if there were two kings in one country if wouldnt work but now your talkinh about a much larger claim and thats god. and you havent done your research propley becouse if you did you wouldnt say that islam is similar to Christianity.
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:29 pm
sayfallah,
With all respect, your comparison is shallow and indicates that you know little about Christianity. I don’t claim to be a professional, but I did my own humble study of religions (mainly Islam, Christianity and Judaism) for about 8 years and I can tell you very honestly that what they teach us (Muslims) about other religions is very misleading and over exaggerated.
Anyway, this is not the right place or post to discuss religions and compare them, but let me tell you one thing to simplify it. Christianity is not believing in three ‘God’, but one God in three forms. Let me give you an example, Sun!
The Sun could be seen as the Father, the light can be seen as Christ, and the heat can be seen as the Holy Spirit. So you have them sharing in the exact same essence or substance, yet different in relation to one another and in function. Yet the Sun, Light, and Heat have one common purpose to nurture the earth as do the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have the one common purpose of sharing its glory with mankind.
Hope this help in understanding how much alike are religions. Keep in mind that Islam/Quran confirms that Jesus was born from the Holy Spirit. Can you tell me what is the Holy Spirit mentioned in Quran other than God?
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:46 pm
kimmy,
Yes they are, and if I may add, Judaism too. These three religions are the only three religions that the ‘One God” has inspired to mankind over thousands of years. The three of them share a lot, and the basic and most important thing they share is the believe in ‘One God’.
Over three thousand years, the mankind interpretation of these religions made them look different, but the essence is the same.
Why they fight? This is where the devil activity shows. Who is more evil? The mankind interpretation, not the religion, and obviously not God.
To give you an example of mankind interpretation: Bush thinks of himself a prophet and that God talked to him and asked him to invade the Arabian land. Bin Laden interpretation that everyone is a sinner and should be killed, including ‘Muslims’ who don’t agree with him. And last but not least, Zionism with Jewish mask which gives them the right to kill everyone and anyone to steal Palestinians because God gave them permission to live in it over three thousand years ago.
God give the directions and mankind have the choice where to go and how to achieve it.
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:01 am
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:26 am
As an atheist, I stand humbled by your remarks.
I just want to understand.
You have taught me more about the True Islam than anyone else.
In North America where we have Bush, Hagee etc. there is no true God in their circles.
Over here, the true God has become the almighty dollar.
In Israel, He has become the almighty power over all people.
If we can all get a God who loves all and accepts all for who they are, I might lean towards Him. But until then, I will try to love everyone as to who they are.
May 25th, 2008 at 2:49 am
sayfallah,
I noticed that you didn’t use the capital “G” when you mentioned God.
I am an atheist and I use “God” in respect of all religions.
You can criticize me all you want, but do not criticize the religions of my friends.
To really throw a wrench into this discussion: We helped a Gay couple move this week. Both me and my wife love these two people.
One is religious, the other isn’t. They love each other.
When does religion tell us to hate these people, when they were created by God?
Did God create something bad?
Sorry Haitham, I didn’t want to dump this on you!
Please forgive me!
This is something that is very controversial over here.
Scholars of Islam have never answered this question in an honest way.