Introduction
Two of the most important symbols in the PA are the Map of “Palestine” which incorporates all of Israel, and the ”Key” expressing “ownership” over the Land of Israel. The “key” is also used to symbolize homes in Israel claimed by “refugees”. The two symbols appear together regularly, symbolizing the Palestinian claim of ownership over all of Israel and /or their goal of conquering all of Israel. The following are examples:
"Palestine" is still jailed behind barbed-wire waiting for the liberation of the "key".
[Al Ayyam July 29, 2003]
A father passes his son the "key" as his inheritance
[Al Ayyam September 1, 2003]
Demonstrators often hold "keys" as a sign that they are "returning" to "their homes" in Israel. [Al Ayyam May 16, 2003]
The "key" - ownership rights - is stronger than Israeli tanks
[Al Ayyam May 16, 2003]
Text: "after 52 years of struggle, I'm sure that all summit meetings are a plot against you [the key]"
Text on box: "re: April 26, Paris summit meeting on refugees"
"Key" comprised of people
[Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Dec. 2, 2003]
"Key" passed to child as parent is killed
Israel needs their guns and tanks. Arabs need only their "key" - in shape of outline of Israel.
PA caracature on Israel's Independence Day. [Al Hayat Al Jadida May 15, 2000]
"Key" is trachea, "Maps" are lungs. Dome of Rock is heart
[Al Quds July 23, 2000]
Photo - children's drawing
[Al Ayyam July 30, 2003]
"Map" is crucified on new PA Min. of Cuture Web Site.
[September 2003]
"Map" Blood - Red on new PA Min. of Cuture Web Site.
[September 2003]
"Map" on educational TV program
[PA TV July 24, 2003]
I added this one because of its utter obscenity and insanity.
Text 1: "Brother from Iraq"
Text 2: "Relative from Palestine"
[Al-Quds, July 22, 2003]