French towns fly Palestinian flag despite government orders ahead of state recognition
• Sep 22, 2025, 9:06 AM
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Some French mayors have defied government orders and flown Palestinian flags on town halls, with more expected to follow suit as France prepares to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan has more on from Saint Denis, nearby Paris.
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