• An Iraqi artist paints a pro-Palestinian artwork to express solidarity with the Palestinian people at an art studio in Basra, Iraq. Reuters
    An Iraqi artist paints a pro-Palestinian artwork to express solidarity with the Palestinian people at an art studio in Basra, Iraq. Reuters
  • The artists plan to raise awareness of the Palestinians' plight through their art. Reuters
    The artists plan to raise awareness of the Palestinians' plight through their art. Reuters
  • As of Thursday, at least 227 Palestinians had been killed in Gaza, including 64 children and 36 women. Reuters
    As of Thursday, at least 227 Palestinians had been killed in Gaza, including 64 children and 36 women. Reuters
  • At least 1,620 Palestinians have been injured in the recent conflict in Gaza. Reuters
    At least 1,620 Palestinians have been injured in the recent conflict in Gaza. Reuters
  • At least 27 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since May 7, with more than 5,160 wounded. Reuters
    At least 27 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since May 7, with more than 5,160 wounded. Reuters
  • More than 820 "targets" in Gaza were hit by Israel. Reuters
    More than 820 "targets" in Gaza were hit by Israel. Reuters
  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged protests around the world. Reuters
    Pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged protests around the world. Reuters
  • An Iraqi takes pictures of pro-Palestinian artwork at an art studio in Basra, Iraq. Reuters
    An Iraqi takes pictures of pro-Palestinian artwork at an art studio in Basra, Iraq. Reuters
  • Visitors admire pro-Palestinian artworks at an art studio in Basra. Reuters
    Visitors admire pro-Palestinian artworks at an art studio in Basra. Reuters

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Iraqi artists express solidarity with Palestinians - in pictures

The pro-Palestinian artworks are intended as a show of support amid the ongoing conflict with Israel

The National

May 20, 2021

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