In the midst of the ongoing war in the Middle East, religious symbols have emerged as a component of the discourse and practice of the parties involved in the conflict. Statements, political messages, and even the nature of some operations make frequent references to religious symbols and meanings that are invoked in the context of military confrontation.
In this report, we review how these symbols have been used and how they have been employed within the narratives of the war, beyond the direct military dimension to broader symbolic levels.
