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Spain PM 'proud' of Barcelona's Yamal in Palestinian flag row
🇮🇱 IsraelMay 14, 2026 21:30SRC: AL MONITOR
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday said Barcelona star Lamine Yamal had made Spain "proud" for waving a Palestinian flag at a victory parade that sparked Israeli accusations of "inciting hatred". The 18-year-old forward drew attention for brandishing a Palestinian flag during an open-top bus parade through Barcelona on Monday as the Catalan giants celebrated their second straight La Liga title. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz lashed out at the Spain star on Thursday, saying he chose t
DETAILED REPORT
<p>Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday said Barcelona star Lamine Yamal had made Spain "proud" for waving a Palestinian flag at a victory parade that sparked Israeli accusations of "inciting hatred".</p><p>The 18-year-old forward drew attention for brandishing a Palestinian flag during an open-top bus parade through Barcelona on Monday as the Catalan giants celebrated their second straight La Liga title.</p><p>Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz lashed out at the Spain star on Thursday, saying he chose to "incite hatred" against his country.</p>
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