Hoboken, NJ, Mayor Apologizes for Flying Palestine Flag on the First Intifada Anniversary

Hoboken Mayor Raises Palestinian Flag on First Intifada Anniversary

The city of Hoboken, New Jersey, found itself at the center of public controversy on Tuesday after a Palestinian flag was raised outside City Hall at the direction of Mayor Ravi Bhalla, on a date marking exactly 38 years since the outbreak of the First Intifada. The flag was raised without coordination with other local leaders and drew condemnation from incoming Mayor Emily Jabbour, who is set to replace Bhalla, as well as City Council member Ph…

Hoboken, NJ, Mayor Apologizes for Flying Palestine Flag on the First Intifada Anniversary

Just....why!?

Jabbour & Fisher critical of Hoboken Palestinian flag raised on First Intifada anniversary

Hoboken Mayor-elect Emily Jabbour and 2nd Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher being critical of a Palestinian flag on the First Intifada anniversary, claiming that it was done without any feedback from the community or city council. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “An official flag raising in front of City Hall is supposed to be welcoming and […] The post Jabbour & Fisher critical of Hoboken Palestinian flag raised on First Intifada anniversary …