{"id":2099977,"date":"2023-11-15T17:07:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massachusetts-town-approves-proposal-to-fly-palestine-flag\/"},"modified":"2023-11-15T17:09:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:09:18","slug":"massachusetts-town-approves-proposal-to-fly-palestine-flag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massachusetts-town-approves-proposal-to-fly-palestine-flag\/","title":{"rendered":"Massachusetts Town Approves Proposal To Fly Palestine Flag"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmassachusetts-town-approves-proposal-to-fly-palestine-flag%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2099977&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/james-meyers\">James Meyers<\/a><br \/>1:56 PM\u2063 \u2013 Wednesday, November 15, 2023<\/p>\n<p>A Massachusetts town has approved flying the Palestine flag for a month amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas \u2064war. <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Palestine flag was proudly raised on Tuesday after the Democrat-led town of North Andover approved it following a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-washington-post-staffers-irate-after-layoffs-announced-ceo-balks-as-grievance-session-unfolds\/\" title=\"WATCH: Washington Post Staffers Irate After Layoffs Announced; CEO Balks As \u2018Grievance Session\u2019 Unfolds\">heated town hall meeting<\/a> the previous night. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">An Abomination in Massachusetts: Palestinian flag flies over North \u2063Andover, Massachusetts Town\u200d Common after Select Board approves application.<\/p>\n<p>NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. (WHDH) \u2013 The\u200c flag \u2063of \u2064Palestine was flying over the town common in North Andover on\u200b Tuesday, a day after a lively\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TSIPkq3yCj\">pic.twitter.com\/TSIPkq3yCj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Saint\u200b James Hartline (@JamesHartline) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JamesHartline\/status\/1724683559720382941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 15, \u20642023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Passionate pro-Palestine supporters have been advocating for \u200dweeks in the town, arguing that it is only fair for the Palestine flag \u200bto be raised in response \u2064to the Israel flag that was hoisted after \u200cthe Hamas terror attacks on October 7<sup>th<\/sup>. <\/p>\n<p>The Israel flag had\u2062 been flown from October 7<sup>th \u2062 <\/sup>to November 9<sup>th<\/sup>. On October 16<sup>th<\/sup>, student \u200dSelma Khayal called for the Palestine flag to be flown from November 7<sup>th<\/sup> until \u200cDecember 7<sup>th<\/sup>. <\/p>\n<p>She made the request just six hours before the small town updated its flag-flying policies. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>The previous \u2063policy allowed anyone to petition for a flag to be flown after approval \u2063by the Select Board, effectively turning\u200c the flagpole into a public forum.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, with\u200d the new policy, flags flown in the town will be limited to &#8220;statements of governmental speech only,&#8221; in accordance with the unanimous Supreme Court ruling \u2062in Shurtleff v. \u200bBoston.<\/p>\n<p>The town voted unanimously, with a\u2064 9-0 vote, in favor of Khayal&#8217;s request. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;It is the policy of \u200dNorth Andover (Town) that its flag poles located at the Town Common are not intended to serve as a \u200dforum\u200c for free expression by the \u200cpublic, but rather as expressions of the Town&#8217;s official sentiments,&#8221; the updated policy \u2062reads.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Since Khayal&#8217;s request was made before the policy change, the board treated it under the old policy and allowed it to be\u200b discussed at a Select Board Meeting. <\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, multiple people were escorted out of North Andover \u2062High\u200b School after \u2063shouting at attendees. <\/p>\n<p>The meeting, originally\u2064 scheduled for November\u200c 6<sup>th<\/sup>, was postponed due to threats of litigation and public safety concerns. <\/p>\n<p>Local police have also been called multiple\u2062 times to\u2062 the Town Common since\u200b the flag was\u2064 raised. <\/p>\n<p>The Department \u2064of Public Works had to secure the flag by tying a knot at the top of the rope to prevent it from being taken down. <\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Subscribe here \u2064to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/55-beached-pilot-whales-dead-in-scotland\/\" title=\"55 pilot whales found dead on Scottish beach.\">receive breaking news blasts\u200b directly<\/a> to your inbox for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Tens of thousands of pro-Israel protesters gathered in our Nation&#8217;s Capital to stand against Hamas and global anti-Semitism. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The Biden \u2063Administration is heavily relying on \u200cCAIR to shape \u2062its policies. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The House Foreign Affairs Committee convenes to discuss U.S. Afghanistan policy post-2021 withdrawal and\u200b future plans for aid to the region.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>As\u2064 tensions escalate\u200c following Hamas&#8217; deadly attack on Israel, One America&#8217;s Chief White House Correspondent Monica Paige interviews a Holocaust \u200bsurvivor about the rise of anti-Semitism, not\u2063 only worldwide but also within our own country.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Starlink has secured \u200ba contract to provide \u2062free internet in Mexico until the end of 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>U.S. lawmakers \u200chave asked Apple Inc to explain the sudden cancellation of political comedian Jon Stewart&#8217;s television show on its \u200dstreaming service.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Elon Musk has denied reports of SpaceX discussing an IPO \u200cfor its satellite internet business, Starlink.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Chinese companies continue \u2063to purchase U.S. chipmaking equipment despite new export curbs aimed \u2063at \u200badvancing the country&#8217;s semiconductor industry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What does the\u200d approval of flying \u2064the\u2064 flag signify \u2064in terms of freedom of expression and recognition of diverse perspectives within the community?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tuned as \u200cwe bring you more updates on this ongoing\u2064 situation.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, the flag of Palestine will continue to fly over the town common in North Andover for\u2064 the approved duration of one month. The decision to raise \u200dthe flag has sparked both support \u200band \u200copposition from\u2062 the community, with \u200cpassionate pro-Palestine \u200dsupporters advocating \u200dfor \u200ctheir cause and others expressing concern over the potential \u2064political implications.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2064 is important to note that this action \u200bby the\u2064 town of\u200b North Andover is not \u200ban endorsement of any particular \u200bpolitical stance, but rather an exercise \u200bof its freedom of expression and a\u2064 recognition of the diverse perspectives within its community. The town has made \u200dit clear that its flagpoles are intended\u2062 to \u200dbe expressions of the official sentiments of the town, rather \u2064than a public forum for free expression.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200b decision \u2064also highlights the importance of understanding and engaging in respectful dialogue when discussing complex \u200bpolitical issues such as the Israel-Hamas conflict. It is \u2062crucial\u200c for\u2064 communities to find\u2063 ways to peacefully address and express their differing viewpoints without resorting to\u200c hostility\u200d or violence.<\/p>\n<p>As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how\u200c this flag-raising initiative in North Andover could \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massachusetts-town-approves-proposal-to-fly-palestine-flag\/\" title=\"Massachusetts Town Approves Proposal To Fly Palestine Flag\">potentially inspire similar actions<\/a> \u200cin other towns \u200band\u2062 cities. It is also essential to continue following the developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict and to support meaningful efforts\u2063 towards \u2063a peaceful resolution.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the approval of \u200dflying the Palestine flag for a month in North Andover \u2063is a testament\u200c to the democratic values of free expression and the recognition of \u2063diverse\u200d perspectives within \u200ba community. While this decision has sparked\u2062 controversy and\u2064 debate, it also presents an \u200dopportunity for constructive dialogue and understanding. The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict \u200dremains a complex issue\u200c with no easy\u200c solutions, and it is essential for communities\u200c to find peaceful and respectful ways to navigate and engage with these\u200c challenging topics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Photo by Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images) OAN\u2019s\u00a0James Meyers 1:56 PM \u2013 Wednesday, November 15, 2023 A Massachusetts town has approved flying the Palestine flag for a month with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.\u00a0 Advertisement The Palestine flag was raised on Tuesday after the Democrat led town North Andover approved it after a town hall meeting the previous<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2301,"featured_media":2099978,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2099977","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2099977","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2301"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2099977"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2099977\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2099978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2099977"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2099977"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2099977"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}