2024

30 drawings

Cartoon showing two tanks, one with Russia's invasion of Ukraine labeled 'brutal invasion' and the other with Israel’s actions in Syria labeled 'totally fine.' The piece humorously contrasts how different military actions are perceived and framed by the world stage, using bold satire to highlight political inconsistencies.

Selective Threats: A Tale of Two Invasions

11 December 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Re branding”, 10 December 2024.

Re branding

10 December 2024

Cartoon illustrating a prisoner escaping from a subterranean prison, with bars forming the figure’s body, while birds fly freely above. The piece symbolizes the act of breaking free from confinement, capturing both physical and mental liberation.

Shattered Chains, Rising Wings

9 December 2024

Satirical cartoon showing a police confrontation with a protestor, symbolizing the aftermath of clashes in Amsterdam. The illustration highlights how Maccabi Tel Aviv hooligans, responsible for racist actions and threats, are protected by the media and police, while the retaliatory actions of Muslim youth are wrongly portrayed as aggression. The image critiques the skewed narrative surrounding the violence.

Once Upon A Time in Amsterdam

8 November 2024

Cartoon showing the empty chair of Sinwar, a Hamas leader, with his gun resting on it, symbolizing the continued resistance despite his absence.

Sinwar

17 October 2024

Political cartoon showing maps of Gaza in 2023, Lebanon in 2024, and a future expansion towards ‘Greater Israel’ in 2025. The illustration uses dark humor to comment on the ongoing conflicts and the potential escalation of Israeli military ambitions, marked by significant events in October

October’s Unfolding War

7 October 2024

Political cartoon showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu being knocked forward by a massive punch, symbolizing Iran’s unexpected attack. The illustration uses dark humor to comment on the repeated misfortunes Israel has faced in October, with a focus on the current conflict.

Unexpected October

1 October 2024

Political cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu aiming an RPG at Hassan Nasrallah’s large turban, which divides into multiple rocket-shaped turbans after the attack. The illustration critiques the unintended consequences of escalating conflict, symbolizing how aggression can lead to greater threats.

Unintended Consequences

27 September 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Red Hot Gazan pepper”, 25 September 2024.

Red Hot Gazan pepper

25 September 2024

Political cartoon showing an Arab leader with Israeli tank tread marks sewn over his eyes and mouth, symbolizing silenced leadership. The image critiques the muted response of Arab leaders in the face of Israeli military actions, particularly in the context of Lebanon.

Silenced Leadership

24 September 2024

Political cartoon featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dressed as a spy, positioned on a Starlink dish over Yemen. The cartoon subtly critiques the role of technology in the Yemen-Israel conflict, reflecting on the support provided by figures like Elon Musk and the underlying political intrigue.

Starlink in Yemen

19 September 2024

Political cartoon featuring caricatures of Nikki Haley, Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau, Rishi Sunak, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the German Chancellor, and Ursula von der Leyen signing a large bomb. The bomb is labeled with symbols and is being used to bomb Gaza, illustrating the international support for Israel’s military actions.

Signing a genocide

31 May 2024

Emotive cartoon showing two scenes: on the left, a child happily assembling a colorful puzzle labeled ‘Kids around the world’; on the right, a child in Rafah gazing at a fragmented, war-torn image with the word ‘MAMA?’ illustrating the tragic impact of conflict on children.

A Tale of Two Realities

28 May 2024

Political cartoon showing the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu ignoring ICJ arrest warrants and engaging in war crimes. The sequence depicts him burning the ICJ rulings and launching a fiery attack towards Rafah camp, illustrating the ongoing violence and disregard for international law.

Rafah Massacre

27 May 2024

Tragic cartoon showing a child's decapitated head with a halo, symbolizing innocence lost. The background features dark clouds with rays of light shining down, and the caption reads 'They burned us alive. Everyone was watching, illustrating the horrific violence inflicted by Israeli forces and the world's silent witness to the atrocity.

Silent Witnesses

26 May 2024

An image show the kufeyyah of Palestine

Free Palestine Shirt

20 May 2024

Powerful cartoon depicting the Earth with a wide, fearful eye and a hole in its side, through which two children from Rafah are seen clinging. Blood is dripping from the hole, symbolizing the violence and suffering inflicted by Israeli forces, with the world watching in horror.

Eye on Rafah

11 May 2024

Cartoon showing a comparison between two eras: the top panel labeled ‘Then’ features a Native American warrior with traditional teepees, and the bottom panel labeled ‘Now’ shows students at UCLA protesting with Gaza solidarity tents. The illustration highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and solidarity across time.

Native Tents

5 May 2024

Satirical cartoon titled ‘Reality Check’ depicting a Columbia University student in a graduation cap and gown, holding a degree in Human Rights Studies, and shown in a prison mug shot. The image highlights the ironic and harsh reality of being arrested for human rights activism while studying the subject.

Reality Check

1 May 2024

Cartoon contrasting U.S. aid to Israel and Israel’s aid to the U.S. On the left, a bomb with a parachute represents ‘U.S. Aid to Israel,’ while on the right, a chainsaw with a parachute represents ‘Israel Aid to U.S.’ The illustration highlights the mutual exchange of destructive tools between the two nations.

Mutual Aid

1 May 2024

Comic strip titled ‘Undefeated’ depicting students protesting for Palestine under a large graduation cap symbolizing U.S. universities. Despite the police’s attempts to suppress the protest, the final panel shows their efforts are in vain, subtly highlighting the power of student activism and academic freedom.

Undefeated

26 April 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Securing the border”, 25 April 2024.

Securing the border

25 April 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Demonising protesters in Jordan”, 2 April 2024.

Demonising protesters in Jordan

2 April 2024

TikTok Ban Bill

15 March 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Starvation in Gaza”, 9 March 2024.

Starvation in Gaza

9 March 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Genocide Joe”, 1 March 2024.

Genocide Joe

1 March 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Food Trap”, 29 February 2024.

Food Trap

29 February 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Deadliest Bugs”, 29 February 2024.

Deadliest Bugs

29 February 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Cursed Fruits”, 27 February 2024.

Cursed Fruits

27 February 2024

Political cartoon by Rafat Alkhatib, “Aaron Bushnell”, 26 February 2024.

Aaron Bushnell

26 February 2024