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Nice Removes Israeli Flags from City Hall After Court Order

He plans to replace the flags with portraits of hostages held in Gaza.

La justice a ordonné jeudi 26 juin 2025 le retrait des drapeaux palestiniens du fronton de la maire de Nice. (Photo : lors d’un rassemblement contre l’antisémitisme, en juin 2024).
Les drapeaux israéliens au fronton de la mairie de Nice, le 20 juin.
Plusieurs drapeaux à côté de ceux de la France ont été installés sur le fronton de l’hôtel de ville de Nice (photo d’illustration).
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Overview

  • The tribunal administratif de Nice ruled on June 26 that the ongoing display of Israeli flags breached the neutrality of public services and ordered their removal within five days.
  • The flags had flown since October 2023 after Hamas attacks prompted Mayor Christian Estrosi to show solidarity with Israeli hostages and victims.
  • Prefect Laurent Hottiaux and pro-Palestinian activists challenged the pavoisement, arguing persistent flag display constituted a political statement rather than solely support for hostages.
  • The court held the continuous presence of Israeli flags signified backing for the State of Israel and violated legal limits on political expressions by municipal authorities.
  • After complying with the order, Estrosi announced plans to exhibit portraits of hostages on the city hall facade and may appeal the decision before the Conseil d’État.