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French mayors plan to raise Palestinian flags as a symbolic gesture amid government opposition, with over 145 countries recognizing Palestine, reflecting growing solidarity during Gaza conflict.
- On Monday, several French mayors plan to fly Palestinian flags on town halls despite government warnings as France prepares to formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly.
- Amid a nearly two-year Gaza war, Palestinian banners were prominent during this week’s protests across France, while Socialist leader Olivier Faure called for mayors to fly flags, creating uncertainty over cities joining Monday.
- Mathieu Hanotin, mayor of Saint-Denis, pledged to fly the Palestinian flag in solidarity, while Johanna Rolland, mayor of Nantes, plans to raise it as a symbolic recognition.
- France’s Interior Ministry instructed regional representatives to oppose Palestinian flags on public buildings, citing neutrality and administrative courts; Ian Brossat criticised Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, while a June court ordered Christian Estrosi to remove Israeli flags.
- Looking to the UNGA, Palestinians hope at least 10 more countries will recognise their state, adding to more than 145 that already do as world leaders meet Monday.
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There is now an arm of iron between the prefects and some mayors, while Emmanuel Macron is about to recognize the State of Palestine on Monday at the UN rostrum. Some elected officials want to install the Palestinian flag on the pediment of their ma iries, a practice that the Ministry of the Interior contests, in the name of the principle of neutrality imposed in the Hexagon on public services. Tomorrow, several cities in turn plan to raise the …
French mayors to fly Palestinian flags for UN recognition despite government orders
Several mayors have announced that they will display Palestinian flags on their town halls despite warnings from the Interior Ministry, as France plans to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN on Monday.
French Mayors Defy Orders, Fly Palestinian Flags in Solidarity
Several French mayors plan to fly Palestinian flags on town halls defying government orders, aligning with France's expected recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN Assembly. The Interior Ministry opposes these displays, citing potential conflict. Mayors assert their actions symbolize solidarity with Palestine.
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French mayors to fly Palestinian flags despite government orders
Several French mayors plan to fly Palestinian flags on town halls, defying government orders. France is preparing to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly.
On Friday, the resigning Minister of the Interior asked the prefects to oppose the laying of Palestinian flags on the town halls. If some mayors withdraw it, others choose to ignore Beauvau's instructions despite the police's visit.
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