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The kippah controversy: when Israel's overreach becomes a global issue - editorial

A controversial incident in Modi'in, where Israeli police confiscated a kippah with Palestinian flags, highlights Israel's growing police overreach and the limits on free expression.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
A KIPPAH with both an Israeli and Palestinian flag on it.
Runners cross the finish line during the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Outrage after man dressed as Hitler, standing on Israeli flag, salutes Boston Marathon runners

Israeli Consul to New England Benjamin Sharoni said that the incident was an attempt to intimidate Jewish runners, adding that the incident "must be condemned without reservation."

|ByMICHAEL STARR
An Israeli flag with a swastika emblazoned on it, waved at police officers during a Jerusalem protest, April 23, 2026.

Israel Police arrest Jerusalem rioter who assaulted officer, waved Israeli flag with swastika

A rioter was arrested in Jerusalem after assaulting an officer with a swastika flag, with police using dispersal measures to control the situation.

|ByJAMES GENN
Panoramic view of Andorra La Vella, capital of the Principality of Andorra, from a hiking trail in the Pyrenees.

Andorra’s Jewish community reels after local carnival features mock execution of Israeli effigy

During the festivities, the Israeli effigy was symbolically tried, hung, shot and burned, according to social media posts and a report by Ynet.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Tens of thousands join annual Jerusalem Day Flags March

Police sparred with Palestinian protesters on Temple Mount.

MAY 14, 2018ByUDI SHAHAM
Tensions rise at Damascus Gate on Jerusalem Day, May 13, 2018

IN PICTURES: Israeli Flag Art

Artwork in honor of Israel's 70th birthday by David Bloch.

APRIL 18, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Israeli flag art by David Bloch

Palestinians prepare to burn Israeli flags on third weekend of protests

IDF forces were preparing for the protests on Friday, reports said.

APRIL 13, 2018ByYASSER OKBI/MAARIV
A Palestinian protester burns a replica Israeli flag as another holds a Palestinian flag during clashes with the Israeli troops near the Jewish settlement of Bet El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah October 18, 2015.

Vienna police charge 3 men for waving Israeli flag at rally

The police are seeking a 100 euro fine or two days in jail for the waving of the flag at the December 8 rally near the US embassy in the capital.

JANUARY 10, 2018ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
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