[88485] Vandalism of the Pride flag at Haifa City Hall: The municipality filed a complaint with the police
[88485] Vandalism of the Pride flag at Haifa City Hall: The municipality filed a complaint with the police
The Pride flag hung on Haifa City Hall was vandalized, and Mayor Yona Yahav declared that the municipality will not surrender to violence and incitement.
Vandalism of the Pride flag at Haifa City Hall
The Pride flag hung on Haifa City Hall was vandalized under nationalist or ideological circumstances, it was reported today (June 18, 2026). The incident sparked a firm response from the city leadership.
In News from the Field on Telegram it was noted that following the act, Haifa Mayor, Yona Yahav, clarified his firm stance: "We will not allow the voices of hatred, incitement, or violence to dictate our agenda" (Source).
In an additional report in War Room 🎗️ it was reported that the Haifa Municipality filed an official complaint with the Israel Police regarding the vandalism of the flag. This source also quoted Yahav's words, which emphasize the municipality's determination not to be deterred by acts of incitement (Source).
Both reporting channels, which report on the event from a current-affairs perspective without expressing an explicit opinion, emphasized that the footage from the scene was provided by the Haifa Municipality spokesperson's office, headed by photographer Reuven Cohen.