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Berlin Left and Greens Propose Palestinian Flag Alongside Israeli Banner at City Hall

Supporters argue the gesture would recognize Gaza war casualties under equal human rights standards.

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Kerstin Wolter und Maximilian Schirmer stellen die Doppelspitze der Berliner Linke
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Vor dem Roten Rathaus in Berlin demonstrieren pro-palästinensische Demonstranten und schwenken die Palästina-Flagge

Overview

  • On July 28, the Berlin Left and Greens filed a motion to hoist the Palestinian flag alongside the Israeli flag on the facade of the Rotes Rathaus.
  • Left chairwoman Kerstin Wolter said the proposal would send a clear signal of solidarity with all civilians suffering in the Gaza war.
  • Greens leader Philmon Ghirmai criticized Mayor Kai Wegner for refusing to extend similar recognition to Palestinians.
  • Governing Mayor Kai Wegner rejected the motion, emphasizing that the Israeli flag symbolizes advocacy for Hamas-held hostages.
  • Israeli flags have flown at the Rotes Rathaus since October 2023 as a sign of solidarity after the Hamas attack.