RESTRICTION SUMMARY: Nablus - 17 June 2022. Palestinians confront Israeli security forces during a flag march in the West Bank town of Hauwara south of Nablus.

STORYLINE:

Palestinian activists have reported being targeted when waving Palestinian flags in Jerusalem. They have also witnessed an increase in Israeli efforts to confiscate Palestinian flags and punish those who attempt to raise them.

Last week, Israel's Knesset parliament passed the preliminary reading of a controversial bill that would ban flying the Palestinian flag in state-funded institutions.

According to the bill, at most public institutions, displaying the flag of "any enemy state" would be illegal under the legislation, though only the Palestinian flag is specifically mentioned.


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