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Israeli flag removed at World Cup match as Palestinian flags remain

An Israeli flag was reportedly removed from a fan at a World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand, while nearby Palestinian flags were left in place, Hebrew media reported.

Supporters with flags from Palestine, Israel and Iran in the stands during the World Cup match between Iran v New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium on June 15, 2026.
JEWS AND Arabs take part in a demonstration against Israeli settlements in the West Bank and to mark the anniversary of the Six-Day War in Haifa, northern Israel, June 6, 2026.

Man arrested for waving Palestine flag at joint Jewish-Arab anti-government protest

 A group of ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked traffic and the light rail  in Jerusalem demonstrating against a Haredi draft into the IDF. February 26, 2024.

From Flatbush to Israel: How ignorance fuels the haredi draft crisis - opinion

A mural painted by Palestinian artists depicts soccer star Lamine Yamal, who waved a Palestinian flag during Barcelona's LaLiga victory parade, on the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp in Gaza City, May 13, 2026.

Israel's defense minister condemns soccer star Lamine Yamal for flying Palestinian flag


Rashida Tlaib flies Palestinian flag in office in protest of Israeli ban

Many people have called out Tlaib's post in her comment section, calling her out on her choice of words.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) participates in a House Financial Services Committee hearing with Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2019

Letters to the Editor January 25, 2023: Morning coffee

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Israel preventing Palestinians from flying their flag is hypocritical - opinion

Israel encourages the Jewish diaspora to embrace its affinity for Israel and fly Israeli flags wherever they are.

 PALESTINIAN AND Israeli flags are waved at a demonstration protesting against the policy of the new Netanyahu government, in Tel Aviv, earlier this month.

Ben-Gvir goes too far in banning Palestinian flags - editorial

The issue of the Palestinian flag is a kind of litmus test for the new Netanyahu government, and ultimately should be ruled on by the prime minister himself.

 A MAN displays a Palestinian flag across from celebrants holding Israeli flags in Jerusalem’s Old City during Jerusalem Day festivities, last week.

Itamar Ben-Gvir outlaws Palestinian flags in public spaces

PM Netanyahu earlier accused anti-government demonstrators of incitement, taking issue with the flying of Palestinian flags.

Palestinian flag on sign reading "justice for all from the Jordan to the sea" at anti-Netanyahu protest in Tel Aviv, January 7, 2023

Most Israelis think Israeli Arabs can't have solidarity with Palestinians - ADL

The same number of people also said that flying the Palestinian flag in Israel should be illegal, an ADL survey said.

 A MAN displays a Palestinian flag across from celebrants holding Israeli flags in Jerusalem’s Old City during Jerusalem Day festivities, last week.

Banning Palestinian flags won't make Palestinians go away - opinion

The flag is not the issue; it is only a symbol. But it is a symbol that represents a story, a history, an identity and an aspiration.

 A MAN displays a Palestinian flag across from celebrants holding Israeli flags in Jerusalem’s Old City during Jerusalem Day festivities, last week.

Palestinian, Israeli flags raised in Ramat Gan: 'We're meant to live together'

A bill to ban the display of the Palestinian flag at institutions funded by the state was passed later on Wednesday.

 Palestinian and Israeli flags raised in Ramat Gan

Israel shouldn't ban the Palestinian flag - editorial

A strong, confident country is not spooked or unnerved by someone else’s flag. Israel’s sovereignty is not at risk because of some Palestinian flags.

A man holds a Palestinian flag near young Jewish men holding Israeli flags in Jerusalem's Old City during Jerusalem Day celebrations, May 29, 2022.

Right-wing ministers trying to topple gov't, says Meretz MK

The comment, by MK Mossi Raz, came after coalition MKs were given unusual permission to vote as they see fit on a law that would prohibit waving a Palestinian flag on university campuses.

 Meretz MK Mossi Raz tour in the East Jerusalem neighborhood Sheikh Jarrah, on January 22, 2022.