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From education to housing protests, Palestine’s flag spreads across Europe
The Palestinian flag and keffiyeh have become common symbols at protests across Europe over housing, education and cost of living, with activists framing them as emblems of anti-colonial struggle while others question the conflation of causes. Students in France and Belgium say the symbols connect local grievances to a broader global fight, but some Palestinians and commentators warn the flag's meaning is being diluted and the Palestinian cause sidelined.