Israel/OPT: Flag restrictions are the latest attempt to silence Palestinians and reduce their visibility

By Amnesty International

An Israeli government directive which places additional restrictions on the display of Palestinian flags in public spaces in Israel is an audacious attack on the rights to nationality, freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly, Amnesty International said today. The directive, which was issued on Sunday by Israel’s new Minister of National Security Itamar […] The post Israel/OPT: Flag restrictions are the latest attempt to silence Palestinians and reduce their visibility appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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