Keffiyeh Fashion

To the Dhimmis in the world the Keffiyeh is just a fashion statement. But to those living within striking range of daily missiles, the Keffiyeh is a symbol of Jihad and the future Holocaust to happen if Hamas ever had a chance. But to Australians it is just a "fashion statement".

The keffiyeh, the checkered scarf worn by former Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Yasser Arafat, has caused a second uproar in two weeks by its appearance as an Australian fashion item. Australian newspapers said Jewish community leaders have played down the debate on whether the keffiyeh is a fashion item or incitement for Jihad, the Arabic word for a holy war against Israel.

Last week, the American-based Dunkin' Donuts chain yanked a commercial that was criticized for showing a television celebrity chef wearing the Arab headdress. "Most people would be unaware of its connotation for Muslims and Jews, and it’s therefore, clearly being worn as a fashion item," Jewish leader Vic Alhadeff told the Australian Jewish News. Others criticized a Jewish-owned clothing label for promoting the keffiyeh and "ignoring such community standards and societal norms, by blatantly advertising these keffiyehs--symbols of the Arab terrorist movements."

The Dunkin' Donut advertisement showed celebrity chef Rachael Ray with the checkered scarf, but conservative columnist Michelle Malkin wrote that the scarf is a symbol of terrorism.

A symbol of terror and those who support terror. Just like a flag pin is a symbol of patriotism and love for the US. The keffiyeh is worn by those who would impose Shar'ia Law on all. It is a sign that one doesn't wish to be a part of the American system of justice. That one will not assimilate into Western societies and cultures. But to the Dhimmis in Australia, it is worn to look good. Poor Dhimmis.

Sandra Tieger, 20, alleged to smh.com.au she began to feel like a terrorism supporter following the reaction to her wearing a black and white scarf to work at Kemeny's.

I hate to tell you Ms. Tieger, you are a terrorism supporter if you wear that. Just like a Nazi supporter would wear a swastika, a terror supporter wears a keffiyeh.

Ms Tieger's claims - which the store rejects - follow attacks on an ad for the US Dunkin' Donuts chain, in which celebrity chef Rachael Ray wore a scarf. Critics have said the scarf has "violent symbolism and anti-Israel overtones".

But Ms Tieger said she had "no idea about the politics" when she bought the scarf at the Tree Of Life store.

"I thought it was a nice scarf, a cowboy scarf. I thought: 'It's black and white, no-one will say anything to me because that's all we can wear [with our work uniform]'.

"A Palestinian customer came up and asked me if I'm wearing this scarf as a fashion statement or for political reasons.

"I had no idea what he was talking about because I don't follow politics at all. I just laughed it off.

"Two days later he called and complained about it."

Are you sure it was a Palestinian who talked to you. A Palestinian would never have complained about the keffiyeh you were wearing Ms. Tieger. He would have applauded you for your anti-Semitic choice of fashion. It shows that you approve of the innocent murder of men, women and children.

With over 6900 rockets hitting the Western Negev in the last 7 years.

With the deaths and maiming of Israeli men, women and children.

With attacks on New York, the Pentagon, London and Madrid.

Ms. Tieger you can call it a fashion statement. But I call it a symbol of terror and anti-Semitism.