Zionist Symbol

Also Known As

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Description

A clear blue shield decorated by a candelabrum (menorah) flanked for two
branches over the phrase in Hebrew letters: "Israel". 

Traditional Use/Origins

See below

Hate Group/ Extremist Organization

Mossad, israeli inteligence service and others israeli official institutions

Extremist Meaning or Representation

Became official emblem in February 10, 1949. It has since appeared on official documents, on the presidential standard and on public buildings in Israel and abroad.

Background/ History

The menorah from the Arch of Titus - a monument located in Italy - is a visual metaphor with the representations of Titus's triumphal procession in Rome standing for the destruction of the Jewish state in 70 AD by Roman Empire, so what zionists claims "the Israel rebirth" is symbolized by the return of the menorah - if not to the Temple where it was took off - then to the State of Israel. In other words, the menorah is returned from the Arch of Titus, where it symbolizes Roman victory over Israeli isolationism and xenophobia, and is installed in a place of honor on the emblem of the State.