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In this article about the photo above, the author concludes “there is nothing beautiful or poetic about the oppression of Palestinians”, which, taken in abstract, is a true statement, however, the author totally misses the point
This iconic photo is not representing the oppression of Palestinians, to the contrary!
This breathtakingly beautiful photo has captured the hearts and minds of Palestine supporters around the world because everything about it is exquisitely beautiful and fiercely poetic as it sums up in one glance the essence of Palestine and its people
Their spirit, courage, dignity, defiance, steadfastness, determination, resistance, altruism and hope against all odds, in the face of the most brutal oppression.
What makes this photo so endearing and captivating is the utter spontaneity !
No poses for the shoot, no makeup, no rehearsal, no tweaking, totally oblivious to camera lenses, to the outside world, to the consequences
Courage that defies logic
Indescribable love of the land
Untamed passion for freedom
Unfathomable will to sacrifice
All what matters is to stand up against oppression and to stop evil by all means possible ❤️
Thus, this iconic photo should be shown to every man woman and child in the world to inspire, uplift and energise if we, as a species, ever aspire for a better, fairer, kinder more humane world
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