Antwerp Council Votes to Keep Israeli Flag Amid Heated Debate
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago
What happened
The Antwerp city council voted 27-24 to keep the Israeli flag on city hall despite calls for its removal amid heated debate and protests. Jewish legislator Michael Freilich led opposition to the removal, emphasizing the flag's representation of all citizens and warning against politicizing the symbol. The decision highlighted divisions within the council and the local community but preserved the flag as a symbol of coexistence.
- 01Antwerp council voted 27-24 to keep the Israeli flag on city hall.
- 02Jewish MP Michael Freilich led opposition to the flag's removal.
- 03The vote split the ruling coalition, with Socialists supporting removal.
- 04Freilich stressed the flag represents all citizens, not just the government.
- 05He warned removal would send a message denying Israel's right to exist.
- 06Large protests and heavy security accompanied the council debate.
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