Bhalla noted that he was also criticized for an Israeli flag-raising earlier this year.
near City Hall to protest ― some for U.S. support for Israel in the ongoing war against the Hamas terrorist group, and others for the end of a conflict that was costing innocent Palestinian citizens their lives.
"Over the past days, I have received emails stating that this flag raising means that the city supports terrorism and antisemitism,“ Bhalla said in a statement that preceded the City Hall event. ”Similar to earlier this year, I am taking lengths to explain that raising the Palestinian flag is an expression of our support of the Palestinian community in Hoboken and beyond, at a time when they are also hurt and suffering.
Hoboken Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher said she sent Bhalla a note over the weekend asking the mayor to call off the event.
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