How watermelon imagery, a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians, spread around the planet

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Politics • 10 months ago

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How watermelon imagery, a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians, spread around the planet

Kwakigra ( @Kwakigra@beehaw.org )

Politics • 10 months ago

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Watermelons have emblazoned banners, T-shirts, balloons and social media over the past three months in global protests against the Israel-Hamas war.

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1•10 months ago
I would bet a watermelon this was translated by some kind of AI.

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