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The Palestinian village of Iqrit before and after Israeli forces depopulated it in 1948 - in pictures

  • A photograph of Iqrit, Galilee, in 1937, before Israeli forces depopulated the hill-top community in 1948. AFP
    A photograph of Iqrit, Galilee, in 1937, before Israeli forces depopulated the hill-top community in 1948. AFP
  • The church of Iqrit pictured in December 2014. Courtesy: Zochrot
    The church of Iqrit pictured in December 2014. Courtesy: Zochrot
  • Palestinian refugees of Iqrit and their descendants visit the predominantly Christian village on December 26, 2014. Courtesy: Zochrot
    Palestinian refugees of Iqrit and their descendants visit the predominantly Christian village on December 26, 2014. Courtesy: Zochrot
  • Iqrit refugees and their descendants return to the village after its capture and partial destruction by Israeli forces. Courtesy: Zochrot
    Iqrit refugees and their descendants return to the village after its capture and partial destruction by Israeli forces. Courtesy: Zochrot
  • A view from the church, the only remaining structure in Iqrit. AFP
    A view from the church, the only remaining structure in Iqrit. AFP
  • Former residents of Iqrit visit the church in 2013. AFP
    Former residents of Iqrit visit the church in 2013. AFP