He became known as al-mulatham or the "masked one" because his face is always covered by a red and white keffiyeh that shows only his eyes.

He became known as al-mulatham or the "masked one" because his face is always covered by a red and white keffiyeh that shows only his eyes.

AILSA CHANG, HOST: The keffiyeh, a black and white or red and white scarf, is a symbol of Palestinian identity and history.

The red and white keffiyeh is also sometimes linked to Jordanian nationalism because British commanders used them as part of the uniform for the Desert Patrol, a Bedouin unit of the Arab Legion.

The red and white keffiyeh is also sometimes linked to Jordanian nationalism because British commanders used them as part of the uniform for the Desert Patrol, a Bedouin unit of the Arab Legion.

He became known as al-mulatham or the "masked one" because his face is always covered by a red and white keffiyeh that shows only his eyes.

He became known as al-mulatham or the "masked one" because his face is always covered by a red and white keffiyeh that shows only his eyes. His voice — and his keffiyeh — have become familiar in Arab ...

He became known as al-mulatham or the "masked one" because his face is always covered by a red and white keffiyeh that shows only his eyes. His voice — and his keffiyeh — have become familiar in Arab ...