The keffiyeh, the olive branch, the watermelon and other Palestinian symbols | Israel-Palestine Conflict News


In hundreds of cities around the world, protesters have demonstrated in solidarity with the Palestinians of Gaza, wearing the iconic black and white Palestinian headdress known as the keffiyeh.

Among them, the protesters carry large keys, a cartoon depicting a child with his back turned, and even an image of a watermelon 🍉, each of which represents a different way of supporting the Palestinian cause.

In this infographic series, Al Jazeera shows eight symbols that represent Palestinian identity and resistance to Israeli occupation.

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