French town halls raise the Palestinian flag in defiance of interior ministry order

Ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s expected recognition of the state of Palestine at the UN on Monday, more than 50 French town halls raised the Palestinian flag above their entrances despite the interior ministry's warning not to do so. "The principle of neutrality in public service prohibits such displays," the interior ministry said.

Sep 22, 2025 - 22:04
French town halls raise the Palestinian flag in defiance of interior ministry order
Ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s expected recognition of the state of Palestine at the UN on Monday, more than 50 French town halls raised the Palestinian flag above their entrances despite the interior ministry's warning not to do so. "The principle of neutrality in public service prohibits such displays," the interior ministry said.