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Why St George is a Palestine hero. JohnSpartan on Apr 23, 2014 As England celebrates the day of its patron saint, many Palestinians are gearing up for their own forthcoming celebrations of the figure …More
Why St George is a Palestine hero.

JohnSpartan on Apr 23, 2014 As England celebrates the day of its patron saint, many Palestinians are gearing up for their own forthcoming celebrations of the figure they also regard as a hero.

The red cross on a white background has been associated with Saint George since the time of the Crusades.

It is said that he once lived in al-Khadr near Bethlehem, on land owned by his mother's family.