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Published 21 Nov, 2023 03:19pm

READ: What do symbols such as watermelon, olive branch, Handala mean in terms of identity and resistance?

An infographic series by Al Jazeera showcases eight symbols that represent Palestinian identity and resistance to Israeli occupation.

In hundreds of cities worldwide, demonstrators have rallied in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, donning the emblematic black-and-white Palestinian headdress known as the keffiyeh.

Among them, demonstrators carry large keys, a cartoon portraying a child with their back turned, and even an image of a watermelon, each representing a different way of supporting the Palestinian cause.

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