Palestine Poppy design sparks veteran anger over remembrance symbol

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 21:08 · Archive

A group has created a 'Palestine Poppy' badge to commemorate Palestinians killed in the conflict with Israel, sparking outrage among British veterans. The three-centimetre metal badge features three petal-like sections in the black, white and green colours of the Palestinian flag, arranged around a red ring and black central circle, mirroring the design of the traditional red poppy used for Remembrance Day since the end of the First World War.

The group describes the design as 'a symbol of solidarity and remembrance for the ongoing struggle of the Palestinian people and their fight for justice'. The badge is on sale for £1.78 on eBay and is described as 'not-for-profit', with the group stating that proceeds cover production costs and a small donation towards charities working in Palestine.

Lieutenant Sergeant Stuart Crawford told GB News the poppies were 'not at all appropriate' and accused the group of attempting to 'hijack' the traditional remembrance symbol. A video on the Palestine Poppy website features the controversial slogan 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free', which some interpret as calling for the end of Israel as a Jewish state, though supporters say it is a call for Palestinian freedom and equality.

How it is being reported

• Veteran outrage as Palestine Poppy 'hijacks' national symbol of remembranceThe colours of the poppy design match those of the Palestinian flag.Daily Express · 17 Oct, 20:07
• ‘Palestine poppy’ sparks outrage as veterans accuse group of ‘hijacking’ symbol of remembranceA group has created a “Palestine Poppy” to commemorate those killed in the conflict with Israel, sparking outrage among British veterans who have accused the organisation of “hijacking” a national symbol of remembrance. Palestine Poppy describes their bespoke design as a "symbol of solidarity and remembrance for the ongoing struggle of the Palestinian people and their fight for justice". The poppy has a tri-symmetric, tri-petal design, as described on the website, and its colours match those of the Palestinian flag: a red central ring and border, with black, white, and green petals. It is…GB News · 17 Oct, 16:36

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