Why the Watermelon Emoji Is a Symbol of Support for Palestinians The fruit has taken on new prominence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. Author: Callie Holtermann Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)