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Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema reports that there is no ban on carrying the Israeli flag during the Pride Walk organized by Queer Amsterdam on July 20. "The Pride Walk is a manifestation that falls under the right to demonstrate. However, freedom to demonstrate does not give the right to impose censorship on demonstrators. An organization can, therefore, not forbid people who want to participate to express themselves. It is unacceptable that people who want to carry a flag should not be allowed to do so," said the mayor.

The foundation Queer Amsterdam announced on Instagram on Thursday that Israeli flags are not "allowed" at the Pride Walk through the center of Amsterdam. In response to questions about the flag ban, a spokesperson for the foundation referred AT5 to the website, which states that "no form of Zionism is tolerated." VVD councilor Daan Wijnants has indicated that he wants to ask council questions in response to the call.

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[–] Stern@lemmy.world 31 points 1 month ago (12 children)

ahh yes israel, which famously bans gay marriage. perfect for a pride parade

[–] Sop@lemmy.blahaj.zone 25 points 1 month ago (11 children)

Killing and torturing gay and trans Palestinians is more likely the reason why Israel isn’t very popular in the queer community.

[–] Stern@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

I don't think the LGBT part is why the Israelis are killing and torturing them though.

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