Sderot's population is mostly Middle Eastern Jews and new immigrants from the former USSR - both right-wing groups. Its mayor Eli Moyal has been extremely vocal in demanding heavy-handed IDF attacks on Gaza.The 700 residents of the Palestinian village of Najd were forcefully expelled on May 13, 1948, by the Negev Brigade. The Negev Brigade was formed from 4 Palmach/Haganah battalions.
Jewish settlers destroyed the village of Najd in 1951 and built the settlement they call Sderot there.
There are now thousands of Palestinian refugees with origins in Najd.
They are the rightful owners and inhabitants of the land there.
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