Glad to note that Egyptians and Palestinians agree at least on one point.
I am intrigued by this-Why women bare themselves to show dissent whether it be equal rights or freedom of expression?
Is it because they feel it is the one thing that will catch attention?
Sad.
When an Egyptian activist posted a nude picture of herself online in protest at the lack of freedom of expression, it sparked outrage in her country.
Now, a group of women in Israel have also stripped off in a show of solidarity.
Inspired by 20-year-old Aliaa Elmahdy’s bold move, the 40 Israelis posed naked for a ‘copycat’ shot – holding a banner to cover their modesty.
The sign read ‘Homage to Aliaa El Mahdi. Sisters in Israel’ with the slogan ‘Love without Limits’, written in Arabic and Hebrew.
Led by 28-year-old Or Templar, who set up a group on a social networking website inviting women to join her, the girls put their political differences aside to express their support.
‘Regardless of whether they are Jewish, Arab, straight or lesbian – because here, as of now, it doesn’t matter.
‘Let us show the doubters that our international discourse doesn’t depend on governments.’
Templar’s plan came as a response to Elmahdy, who posted the image of herself wearing only stockings and red flat shoes on her blog last week.
The country is currently preparing for elections following the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak.
Elmahdy’s blog received millions of hits but thousands took to her site to make negative comments.