BBC staff are being urged by union leaders to show solidarity with Palestine by wearing the colors of the Palestinian flag or a keffiyeh (a traditional checkered scarf) during a "day of action." This call comes amidst ongoing protests and debates surrounding the BBC's coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The keffiyeh, once a practical desert garment, has become a potent symbol of Palestinian identity and resistance, especially after its adoption by figures like Yasser Arafat and its association with the Palestinian cause in the 1970s
Wearing the keffiyeh or flag colors is seen by many as an act of solidarity, particularly in the context of the current violence in Gaza and Israel. For Palestinians and their allies, it signifies both cultural pride and a statement of support for Palestinian rights. While the keffiyeh has also become a global symbol of resistance and solidarity, its history is complex and intertwined with various political movements