fascinating, the IDF lack of camo. Two things however. HAMAS and human shields. That is essentially Israeli propaganda. It may or may not be true, but thats what it is, and its not been proven by any impartial source. Second., the militias of the settlers (see Otzma Yehudit and Itamar Ben-Givr) have merged with the IDF. But, settlers remain sort of in ad hoc non uni uniforms. They have a style though (not a particularly good one but still) and it reminds me of a weird version of Haitian or DR street gang attire. Or Trinidad gangs. Also, the keffiyah. How can you write this without at least a side bar on the keffiyah. The one identity marker for Palestinians (see Leila Khaled). But great work. I share your stuff a lot.
The IDF sticking with their green uniforms reminds me of the apartheid-era South African military, which wore all brown uniforms as standard. Those brown uniforms were phased out as soon as possible when the apartheid government lost the national election in 1994, as they were seen as uniforms of an oppressive military/regime. I’m also reminded of the post-WWII German Army not wanting to utilize camouflage, due to its association with the SS. France did the same thing, attempting to distance themselves from their colonial past (quickly phasing out lizard camouflage, and only wearing OD uniforms for decades). It’s just interesting what feelings a color or pattern can evoke.
But I guess soon everyone will be wearing Multicam anyway, so...
fascinating, the IDF lack of camo. Two things however. HAMAS and human shields. That is essentially Israeli propaganda. It may or may not be true, but thats what it is, and its not been proven by any impartial source. Second., the militias of the settlers (see Otzma Yehudit and Itamar Ben-Givr) have merged with the IDF. But, settlers remain sort of in ad hoc non uni uniforms. They have a style though (not a particularly good one but still) and it reminds me of a weird version of Haitian or DR street gang attire. Or Trinidad gangs. Also, the keffiyah. How can you write this without at least a side bar on the keffiyah. The one identity marker for Palestinians (see Leila Khaled). But great work. I share your stuff a lot.
Wow, what a great article!
The IDF sticking with their green uniforms reminds me of the apartheid-era South African military, which wore all brown uniforms as standard. Those brown uniforms were phased out as soon as possible when the apartheid government lost the national election in 1994, as they were seen as uniforms of an oppressive military/regime. I’m also reminded of the post-WWII German Army not wanting to utilize camouflage, due to its association with the SS. France did the same thing, attempting to distance themselves from their colonial past (quickly phasing out lizard camouflage, and only wearing OD uniforms for decades). It’s just interesting what feelings a color or pattern can evoke.
But I guess soon everyone will be wearing Multicam anyway, so...