Is wearing this scarf a political act? What does it mean?

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Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the black and white scarf known as the Kufiyah has been highly visible at pro-Palestinian protests.


Black and white scarves have been highly visible at pro-Palestine rallies in Australia and around the world, especially in the past month.

They come in different colours and embroideries like red and white, or just white.

The scarves are known to Palestinians as the ‘kufiya’ and since the start of the Israel-Hamas war they have become for many a symbol for resistance and independence.


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