Kafr Qasim: Approval of a program to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the massacre and setting the date of the central festival
The municipal council in Kafr Qasim approved a series of events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Kafr Qasim massacre, including the traditional march, printing a documentary book, and restoring the Martyrs' Panorama. The Supreme Committee announced the central national festival will be held on October 29, 2026, at the eastern stadium in the city.
The municipal council in Kafr Qasim, during an emergency session, unanimously approved a series of decisions to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Kafr Qasim massacre, which falls this year in its 70th cycle. The events include organizing the traditional march, printing and distributing the book "Shumukh Raghmi al-Jurouh" (Pride Despite the Wounds), restoring the Martyrs' Panorama in the community center, and organizing a festive evening on the mountain behind the Al-Hayat School. The Supreme Committee for Commemorating the Anniversary also announced the central national festival will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at the eastern stadium in the city. Mayor Haitham Taha emphasized the national, historical, and human importance of the anniversary, stressing that commemorating it is not limited to organizing events but constitutes a responsibility towards the martyrs and a historical trust that must be preserved and passed from generation to generation. Taha noted that differences in viewpoints on how to commemorate the anniversary are natural, but stressed that this must not come at the expense of the martyrs' status or the essence of the occasion, calling for resolving disagreements through responsible dialogue and mutual respect.