France issues warnings to mayors about displaying Palestinian flag next week
The French interior ministry has issued a directive to prefects, instructing them to prevent the display of the Palestinian flag on town halls and other public buildings next week. This decision comes after Socialist leader Olivier Faure called for the Palestinian flag to be flown on town halls on Monday, a move that has sparked controversy in France.
The principle of neutrality in public service is cited as the reason for this order. The display of the Palestinian flag is considered by the interior ministry as taking sides in an international conflict. Mayors who refuse to comply with this order may have their decisions referred to administrative courts.
The announcement by France to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly on Monday has garnered support from several other leaders during the UN summit. However, the move has not been without criticism, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing French President Macron of pursuing a policy of "appeasement" towards Hamas militants.
Israel's war on Gaza is a contentious issue in France, with several French mayors announcing their intention to display the Palestinian flag on their town halls next week. The Palestinian flag mayors' intention to display on town halls next week is being referred to courts, according to the French interior ministry.
The search results do not provide the name of the person who sent the request to mayors to not display the Palestinian flag on town halls and other public buildings before France recognizes Palestinian statehood within the United Nations.
It is important to note that this is a developing story, and more information may become available as the UN summit progresses. Stay tuned for updates.
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