A 2015 Facebook post from the Palestinian Authority’s embassy in Oman, stating “Your knife is your freedom” with an image of a knife shaped like Israel’s map, has resurfaced, drawing accusations of inciting violence. Shared by Brother Rachid on X, the post, still visible on a related group despite attempts to delete it, coincided with the 2015 “Knife Intifada,” a period of Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians (web:0, post:0). Critics argue it contradicts claims of seeking peace, highlighting a pattern of inflammatory rhetoric.

Additional examples include a 2015 PLO statement glorifying “martyrs” of knife attacks and a 2023 Hamas-affiliated channel praising similar violence, both condemned for promoting terrorism (web:1). The embassy’s post, unverified for authenticity, fuels debate over Palestinian leadership’s messaging amid ongoing conflict.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com (web:1)