The cartoons of Naji al Ali were simple and easy to understand. They were in black and white.
The topics would range from social injustice, absence of democracy and freedom of expression, to human rights issues and political issues.
Fatima, the good man and the evil man
Besides Handala there are three other characters that appear a lot in his cartoons. There is Fatima who represents the mother and the land. She is a woman who stands side by side with the men in the struggle for freedom and democracy. She often wears around her neck the key of the house that they had to leave in 1948, a very important symbol for the Palestinian refugees.
Another important character is ‘the good man’ who is drawn with sharp lines and clear features, an Arab man, a Palestinian man, poor, thin, a refugee but also a freedom fighter.
And there is the evil man. The evil man is represented as a fat guy, without features and we don’t see his legs, symbolizing that he has no popular support. He represents the men who betray and plot against the resistance and who are generally evil. He is the character that represents the oppression. This could be in general the establishment, the Arab regimes, the United States and Israel.
Symbolism in the cartoons of Naji al Ali
There is a lot of symbolism in the cartoons. You will recognize the use of the kuffiya, the black and white shawl that became known especially after Yasser Arafat wore it always in public. He also the folkloric dresses, the thob, and the embroidery, the tatreez. Other symbols are the Palestinian flag and the map of Palestine. But also the cross and the image of Jesus or people carrying a cross or even crucifixion, symbolizing the suffering of the Palestinian people.
On many of his cartoons there is also text, in Arabic, that clarifies or gives a message to the reader.
Naji al Ali made over 40.000 drawings and he published three books with collection of his cartoons.
Assassination of Naji al Ali
Naji Al Ali was assassinated on the 22nd of July 1987 in London. He was working there for a Kuwaiti newspaper for which he drew political caricatures. He was shot and he died five weeks later. It is still not clear who killed him and why, although there are many theories about that. For sure he had enemies because he was critical and influential.
Naji Al Ali said about Handala:
This character was born to survive. I will continue with him, even after I die.
And that’s true. Until today we see Handala depicted on murals and graffiti all over Palestine. We see Handala at demonstrations around the globe. We see him on key chains, jewelry, tattooed on people’s arms.
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The topics would range from social injustice, absence of democracy and freedom of expression, to human rights issues and political issues.
Fatima, the good man and the evil man
Besides Handala there are three other characters that appear a lot in his cartoons. There is Fatima who represents the mother and the land. She is a woman who stands side by side with the men in the struggle for freedom and democracy. She often wears around her neck the key of the house that they had to leave in 1948, a very important symbol for the Palestinian refugees.
Another important character is ‘the good man’ who is drawn with sharp lines and clear features, an Arab man, a Palestinian man, poor, thin, a refugee but also a freedom fighter.
And there is the evil man. The evil man is represented as a fat guy, without features and we don’t see his legs, symbolizing that he has no popular support. He represents the men who betray and plot against the resistance and who are generally evil. He is the character that represents the oppression. This could be in general the establishment, the Arab regimes, the United States and Israel.
Symbolism in the cartoons of Naji al Ali
There is a lot of symbolism in the cartoons. You will recognize the use of the kuffiya, the black and white shawl that became known especially after Yasser Arafat wore it always in public. He also the folkloric dresses, the thob, and the embroidery, the tatreez. Other symbols are the Palestinian flag and the map of Palestine. But also the cross and the image of Jesus or people carrying a cross or even crucifixion, symbolizing the suffering of the Palestinian people.
On many of his cartoons there is also text, in Arabic, that clarifies or gives a message to the reader.
Naji al Ali made over 40.000 drawings and he published three books with collection of his cartoons.
Assassination of Naji al Ali
Naji Al Ali was assassinated on the 22nd of July 1987 in London. He was working there for a Kuwaiti newspaper for which he drew political caricatures. He was shot and he died five weeks later. It is still not clear who killed him and why, although there are many theories about that. For sure he had enemies because he was critical and influential.
Naji Al Ali said about Handala:
This character was born to survive. I will continue with him, even after I die.
And that’s true. Until today we see Handala depicted on murals and graffiti all over Palestine. We see Handala at demonstrations around the globe. We see him on key chains, jewelry, tattooed on people’s arms.
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“It shall pass, I keep hoping, It shall pass, I keep saying. Sometimes I mean it. Sometimes I don’t. And as Gaza keeps gasping for life, we struggle for it to pass, we have no choice but to fight back and tell her stories. For Palestine,”
Dr. Refaat Alareer
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Dr. Refaat Alareer
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“IF I MUST DIE”
BY REFAAT ALAREER
If I must die,
you must live
to tell my story
to sell my things
to buy a piece of cloth
and some strings,
(make it white with a long tail)
so that a child, somewhere in Gaza
while looking heaven in the eye
awaiting his dad who left in a blaze—
and bid no one farewell
not even to his flesh
not even to himself—
sees the kite, my kite you made, flying up above
and thinks for a moment an angel is there
bringing back love
If I must die
let it bring hope
let it be a tale
فال بد أن تعيش أنت
رفعت العرعير
إذا كان ال بد أن أموت
فال بد أن تعيش أنت
لتروي حكايتي
لتبيع أشيائي
وتشتري قطعة قماش
وخيوطا
(فلتكن بيضاء وبذيل طويل)
كي يبصر طفل في مكان ما من ّغّزة
وهو يح ّّدق في السماء
منتظرًاً أباه الذي رحل فجأة
دون أن يودع أحدًاً
وال حتى لحمه
أو ذاته
يبصر الطائرة الورقّية
طائرتي الورقية التي صنعَتها أنت
تحّلق في الأعالي
ويظ ّّن للحظة أن هناك مالكًاً
يعيد الحب
إذا كان ال بد أن أموت
فليأ ِِت موتي باألمل
فليصبح حكاية
ترجمة سنان أنطون
Dr. Refaat Alareer's poem.
He was killed along with his brother, sister and her four children in a targeted Israeli airstrike.
BY REFAAT ALAREER
If I must die,
you must live
to tell my story
to sell my things
to buy a piece of cloth
and some strings,
(make it white with a long tail)
so that a child, somewhere in Gaza
while looking heaven in the eye
awaiting his dad who left in a blaze—
and bid no one farewell
not even to his flesh
not even to himself—
sees the kite, my kite you made, flying up above
and thinks for a moment an angel is there
bringing back love
If I must die
let it bring hope
let it be a tale
فال بد أن تعيش أنت
رفعت العرعير
إذا كان ال بد أن أموت
فال بد أن تعيش أنت
لتروي حكايتي
لتبيع أشيائي
وتشتري قطعة قماش
وخيوطا
(فلتكن بيضاء وبذيل طويل)
كي يبصر طفل في مكان ما من ّغّزة
وهو يح ّّدق في السماء
منتظرًاً أباه الذي رحل فجأة
دون أن يودع أحدًاً
وال حتى لحمه
أو ذاته
يبصر الطائرة الورقّية
طائرتي الورقية التي صنعَتها أنت
تحّلق في الأعالي
ويظ ّّن للحظة أن هناك مالكًاً
يعيد الحب
إذا كان ال بد أن أموت
فليأ ِِت موتي باألمل
فليصبح حكاية
ترجمة سنان أنطون
Dr. Refaat Alareer's poem.
He was killed along with his brother, sister and her four children in a targeted Israeli airstrike.
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Israel assassinated Dr. Ayman Rafati, his wife and children. He often appeared on Al Jazeera to provide analysis as bombs fell around him. Today, Al Jazeera showed his brothers and neighbors searching for his body under the rubble with their bare hands.
Israel of silencing voices from Gaza, while others have called it part of an ongoing scholasticide, a term that has become popular to refer to Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s education system.
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Israel of silencing voices from Gaza, while others have called it part of an ongoing scholasticide, a term that has become popular to refer to Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s education system.
https://t.me/GhostPrincess
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Montreal demands hands-off Rafah.
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Hands off Rafah. Stop the #GazaHolocaust. Global protest for Rafah 17th February 2024
GHOSTS of Palestine 🇵🇸
GHOSTS of Palestine 🇵🇸
Why is Israel part of Horizon Europe?
Why does Israel get 22.83% of grants under that programme?
Why did taxpayers money fund the development of Pegasus spyware, used to target European journalists and politicians?
Why do EU on activists and human rights advocates been targeted around the globe?
Why is the EU-Israel Association Agreement still unsuspended in the face of Israel's genocide? - Ghost Princess
Why does Israel get 22.83% of grants under that programme?
Why did taxpayers money fund the development of Pegasus spyware, used to target European journalists and politicians?
Why do EU on activists and human rights advocates been targeted around the globe?
Why is the EU-Israel Association Agreement still unsuspended in the face of Israel's genocide? - Ghost Princess
Message to operation Israel hackers and activists: First learn about Israel's Pegasus 2 spyware. Don't click on Israeli-pushed links.
Ghost Princess of Palestine 🇵🇸
Ghost Princess of Palestine 🇵🇸
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The New Ransomware Victim of RANSOMHUB: AL SHEFA FARM
Group: #RANSOMHUB
Company: AL SHEFA FARM
Country: #
Description: The top 10,000 companies and startups in United Arab Emirates wit...
Date: 2024-02-25
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Group: #RANSOMHUB
Company: AL SHEFA FARM
Country: #
Description: The top 10,000 companies and startups in United Arab Emirates wit...
Date: 2024-02-25
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Lockbit ransomware group administrative staff have released a lengthy response to the FBI and bystanders.
In summary: they claim they failed to keep their systems up-to-date because they had become 'lazy', and they had become complacent. They believe they were compromised by CVE-2023-3824, but are not totally sure. They also speculate it could have been a 0day exploit. They also speculate other RaaS groups (their competitors) may have been compromised.
Lockbit has restored their servers (new Tor domains) and is planning on making a statement to the FBI regarding last weeks takedown.
Lockbit has back up with the legendary hacker Saiyan.
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In summary: they claim they failed to keep their systems up-to-date because they had become 'lazy', and they had become complacent. They believe they were compromised by CVE-2023-3824, but are not totally sure. They also speculate it could have been a 0day exploit. They also speculate other RaaS groups (their competitors) may have been compromised.
Lockbit has restored their servers (new Tor domains) and is planning on making a statement to the FBI regarding last weeks takedown.
Lockbit has back up with the legendary hacker Saiyan.
#GhostPrincess
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Julian #Assange exposed the hacking tools (Vault 7) that allowed the CIA to access our phones, computers & televisions - even when turned off. A publisher of government crimes, Assange has been rotting away in a UK high security prison and is now facing a slow-motion execution.
#FreeAssange
#FreeAssange
RIP Aaron
In Washington, a US soldier set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy, chanting "Free Palestine".
‘“I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I’m about to engage in an extreme act of protest but, compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonizers, it’s not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal.”
He was hospitalized after saying that self-immolation was a terrible thing but not as terrible as what is happening in Gaza.
(Latest report says, Aaron Bushnell, 25, has passed away)
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In Washington, a US soldier set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy, chanting "Free Palestine".
‘“I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I’m about to engage in an extreme act of protest but, compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonizers, it’s not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal.”
He was hospitalized after saying that self-immolation was a terrible thing but not as terrible as what is happening in Gaza.
(Latest report says, Aaron Bushnell, 25, has passed away)
#GhostPrincess
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RIP Aaron In Washington, a US soldier set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy, chanting "Free Palestine". ‘“I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I’m about to engage in an extreme act of protest but, compared to what people have been experiencing…
Man… He screamed Free Palestine until he no longer could… Rest in Power Aaron Bushnell. Your refusal to be complicit is the ultimate condemnation of this wretched Nation. Your screams will be recognised by all of the colonised. The call for Freeing Palestine will be answered.
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#GhostPrincess
Apartheid in Palestine is more extreme than what South Africa faced.
Free Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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Free Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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🇺🇸🇵🇸Aaron Bushnell , Rachel Corrie.
Both of them lost their lives trying to shed light on the reality of what’s happening in Palestine.
May their souls rest in peace 🕊️
Free Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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Both of them lost their lives trying to shed light on the reality of what’s happening in Palestine.
May their souls rest in peace 🕊️
Free Free Palestine 🇵🇸
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The Irish Senate voted unanimously to impose SANCTIONS against Israel
They voted for:
-Impose sanctions against Israel
-Actively prevent the passage of US weapons through Irish airspace to Israel.
-Advocate for an international arms embargo on Israel.
Thank you Ireland 🇮🇪
#GhostPrincess
They voted for:
-Impose sanctions against Israel
-Actively prevent the passage of US weapons through Irish airspace to Israel.
-Advocate for an international arms embargo on Israel.
Thank you Ireland 🇮🇪
#GhostPrincess
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‘From the river to the sea’: What does the Palestinian slogan really mean?
From the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea to encompass Palestine historic territories.
Al-Quds means?
Al-Quds is the Arabic name for the city of Jerusalem. The word "Quds" comes from the Arabic root word "q-d-s", which means holy or sacred. In Islamic tradition, Jerusalem is considered a holy city, as it is the site of several important religious events and is home to important Islamic sites such as the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Arabs call Jerusalem Al-Quds instead of Yerushalayim or Jerusalem because Arabic is the primary language spoken by the majority of Arabs, and Al-Quds is the Arabic name for the city. Additionally, the use of Al-Quds emphasizes the city's religious significance to Muslims, as well as its importance to the Arab world.
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Countries that do not recognize Israel
Afghanistan
Iraq
Oman
Algeria
Kuwait
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Lebanon
Qatar
Brunei
Libya
Saudi Arabia
Comoros
Malaysia
Somalia
Cuba
Maldives
Syria
Djibouti
Mali
Tunisia
Guinea
Niger
Venezuela
Indonesia
North Korea
Yemen
Iran
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Afghanistan
Iraq
Oman
Algeria
Kuwait
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Lebanon
Qatar
Brunei
Libya
Saudi Arabia
Comoros
Malaysia
Somalia
Cuba
Maldives
Syria
Djibouti
Mali
Tunisia
Guinea
Niger
Venezuela
Indonesia
North Korea
Yemen
Iran
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What does Free Palestine slogan means?
'Free Palestine' is a slogan calling for Palestinians to have the right to self-determination and freedom from oppression.
‘Free Palestine’ means is to defend and advocate for the human rights of all Palestinians.
We propose to support these rights by defying barriers imposed by Israeli and international authorities upon travel and trade to, from and within Palestine for Palestinians and persons invited by Palestinians, such as visitors, human rights observers, humanitarian aid workers, journalists, merchants or others, an airport, port and borders so Palestinians have the freedom to export, import and to impose pressure and sanctions upon any parties that deny such rights.
‘Free Palestine’ means to free people from apartheid, free from illegal arrests, free to enter Al Aqsa to warship, to stop the colonial settlers stealing property and homes, to stop/dismantling the illegal settlement.
‘Free Palestine’ means a freedom struggle for an independent state.
‘Free Palestine’ doesn’t mean to kill all Jews. This is a Zionist ideology promoted by the US lawmakers and mainstream media witch owned by Zionist lobby, US and UK.
‘Free Palestine’ isn’t Hamas or any resistance movement. Resistance isn’t illegal under international law. resistance is to defend against illegal occupation and state terror.
Palestine belongs to Palestinians and Palestine will be free.
Free Palestine! 🇵🇸
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