Abstract:
In 1948, Palestinians were dispersed after Al-Nakba in different regions around the
world. Their status as being refugees, diasporas, or even citizens has become
dependent to the country they reached, the hostland, after their exile. However,
Palestinians have created transnational networks, disregarding the fact that their
homeland was lost. These networks have helped in maintaining their collective
identity. Based on the relation between the semiotics, constructivism, and
transnationalism, this paper problematizes the status of Palestinians. It shows how
images, more specifically posters, have played an important role in reflecting the
identity of Palestinians. As for the framework of the comparative study, the countries
to be taken into account are: Palestine, Lebanon, and the United States.
