Veteran Outrage as Palestine Poppy ‘Hijacks’ National Symbol of Remembrance

‘Palestine poppy’ sparks outrage as veterans accuse group of ‘hijacking’ symbol of remembrance

A 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 describe…

Veteran outrage as Palestine Poppy 'hijacks' national symbol of remembrance

The colours of the poppy design match those of the Palestinian flag.

Veteran outrage as Palestine Poppy ‘hijacks’ national symbol of remembrance

The Palestine Poppy design (Image: palestinepoppy.com) Veterans have expressed outrage at a controversial new ‘Palestine Poppy’ which a group claims commemorates “ongoing genocide” in Gaza. Described by the creators as “a symbol of solidarity and remembrance for the ongoing struggle of the Palestinian people and their fight for justice”, the poppy is now on sale for £1.78 on eBay. The design of the 3cm metal badge with butterfly clutch back fea…