On Instagram, infographics about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza are punctuated with the watermelon emoji. In captions of TikTok videos calling for a ceasefire, the emoji replaces words like “Palestine” and “Gaza.” X (formerly Twitter) users add the watermelon to their handles to express support for Palestinian independence. The watermelon has long been a symbol … Read more
The mighty watermelon—whether held in hand, depicted in art, or posted online as an emoji—is a powerful symbol for Palestinians. The fruit has once again cropped up on countless social media posts, in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war begun by a surprise Hamas attack that left 1,400 people dead in Israel. At least 3,785 … Read more
KHUZAA, Gaza Strip — Locals name it “watermelon salad.” However this delicacy standard within the southern Gaza Strip at the moment of 12 months is way from the candy, refreshing style the title evokes. “Lasima,” “Ajar,” or “Qursa” are totally different names for the recent, savory meal that takes hours to organize. There’s watermelon inside, … Read more