Rhode Island capital to hoist Palestinian flag at city hall, citing diversity

In a sign of the diverse community there, officials say a Palestinian flag is the latest ethnic banner to be flown over City Hall in Providence, Rhode Island.

An anti-Israel protester holds a Palestinian flag during a demonstration April 22, 2024. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group via AP)

Fox News Digital contacted the State Department to ask where it stands on the flag debate given the ongoing Israel–Palestinian conflict.

A request for comment was also received by the office of Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., who represents much of the Ocean State’s capital region.

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