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Israel Flag at Antwerp City Hall Triggers Protests and Death Threats
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First reported by N12 · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Antwerp is embroiled in a political fight over an Israeli flag flown at city hall as part of a summer flag display. Protests, vandalism, and death threats have followed, while Mayor Els Van Doesburg refuses to remove it and the issue is now dividing the city coalition.
- 01Antwerp’s Israeli flag display has sparked protests, vandalism, and death threats against the mayor.
- 02The flag was raised under a summer protocol for 94 flags at city hall.
- 03Protesters want the Israeli flag removed, as the Russian flag once was.
- 04Vooruit has broken with the coalition and backed calls to change the flag policy.
- 05Van Doesburg says the decision is neutral and will withstand upcoming council votes.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Israel Flag at Antwerp City Hall Triggers Protests and Death Threats
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Antwerp flag row deepens as city prepares to fly EU mission flags
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