A rendering of a watermelon wedge is displayed at a “Global South United” demonstration in Berlin on Oct. 28 in support of Palestinians. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
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For people following the Israel-Gaza war, the watermelon isn’t just a fruit.
In recent weeks, protesters have been carrying watermelons through the streets, handing out chunks of the fruit to demonstrators, or painting pictures of watermelons on their faces. On social media, watermelon emojis are appearing in usernames and under posts about the conflict in Gaza.
