Red triangle (Palestinian symbol)

An inverted red triangle

Since the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, an inverted red triangle has been used by pro-Palestinian protesters.[1] The red triangle as a Palestinian symbol dates back to the Arab Revolt, after which it was also used in the Palestinian flag. More recently, combat footage published by Hamas uses an inverted red triangle as an arrow to indicate Israeli military targets, such as tanks, just before they are struck.[2][3] Usage of the triangle has spread to the international war-related protests, with some anti-Israel protesters using the symbol.[4]

The Palestinian flag, with a red triangle, is hung on Al-Aqsa Mosque during a 2022 protest.
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  2. ^ Stechyson, Natalie (4 June 2024). "What does the inverted red triangle used by some pro-Palestinian demonstrators symbolize?". CBC News. Archived from the original on 13 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. ^ Foltyn, Simona (26 April 2024). "'We are with them': support for Hamas grows among Palestinians in Lebanon". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  4. ^ Jackson, James (7 July 2024). "Berlin bans red triangle symbol used by Hamas to mark targets". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.