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How the keffiyeh – a practical garment used for protection against the desert sun – became a symbol of Palestinian identity

  • Written by Armin Langer, Assistant Professor of European Studies, University of Florida
How the keffiyeh – a practical garment used for protection against the desert sun – became a symbol of Palestinian identityTwo people use a Palestinian keffiyeh to show their support during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Washington on Nov. 4, 2023.AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades

After Israel declared war on Hamas following the militant group’s surprise attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and hostilities resumed in the region, some Palestinians have been urging...

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