Some of these symbols only circulate for a few days, some circulate then resurface and some will endure. New symbols crop up almost daily on social media to adapt to the changing reality on the ground, where Palestinian families have recently been served demolition notices in the Jerusalem neighbourhoods of Silwan and Sheikh Jarrah and Palestinian protesters have been attacked by the Israeli military. Gaza, which endured 11 days of Israeli bombardment, is struggling to rebuild. New icons crop up almost daily on social media in order to adapt to the changing reality on the ground (Anonymous) The watermelon has long been a symbol of Palestinian resistance, as have keys, symbolising the right of return for Palestinian refugees. Other symbols, especially recently, have been born in digital spaces, out of debate and conversation, but often with a link to the past. In resisting Israeli occupation, Palestinians have often looked to the past for inspiration. But the online realm has also seen Palestinians and those who support them envision new ways to advocate for Palestinian liberation, including using visual symbols, memes, jokes and parodies. There have been the continuing traditional online campaigns to educate the non-Palestinian public on events as they happen, spearheaded by advocacy groups like al-Shabaka, Jewish Voice for Peace and the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU), as well as on the history of Palestine. Since Israel threatened to forcibly remove Palestinians from their homes in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan last month, triggering a wave of protests followed by violent retaliation from Israeli forces and armed settlers, Palestinians have taken to social media to fight the occupation.

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