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Gaza Graffiti
by Martin Smith | Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

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We saw graffiti like this one which reads, Ain Galoot Camp: Steadfast Despite the Siege,” on almost every small storefront and apartment dwelling.

Here is a youtube clip of similar graffiti works in Gaza: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfsbJpaOs1E.  The graffiti captured in this video says: “Waed Institution for Detainees and Ex-detainees”and “Our detainees are not just words but steadfast sacrifices.”

Gaza graffiti is composed of four types.  One kind is for electioneering and political campaigns.  Another category of graffiti marks where a particular political faction has control, such as one painting that asserted “Hamas Resisted for the Protection of the City.”  We also saw “Al-Aqsa Brigade” and “Freedom Fighters Brigade.”

A third type of graffiti publicizes where a matyr has given their life. We saw an etching that announced, “Here is the Mother of a Hero.”  The final category is of political and social messages.  We were moved by the power and will of Gazans to endure and struggle as captured in these art forms of grassroots resistance, such as “Unity is a Bounty and a Blessing to the Resistance”; “The Strength of Our Community is the Hallmark of Our Civilization”; “Jerusalem Will Always be the Capital of Palestine”; “Resistance and Struggle is the Way to Victory”; “Our Future Is Bright”; “With Patriotism and Unity, We Will Move Forward”; “Make Your Voice Heard”; and “A Commitment to Matyrs, Refugees, and Our Jerusalem.”

This photo comes from Brian L. Around and across the heart, it says "Gaza runs on the electricity in the hearts of all Palestinians."

This photo comes from Brian L. Around and across the heart, it says "Gaza runs on the electricity in the hearts of all Palestinians."

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  1. RAW Politiko says:

    I have more graffiti pics if you want to add them to this entry.


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