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"The red triangle, once worn by political prisoners in Nazi camps, is now a symbol associated with Hamas and pro-Palestinian activism. Opinions are divided on whether is justified in considering a ban."

"After the end of World War II in 1945, the persecuted survivors, their relatives and supporters embraced the symbol as a badge of honor for the fight against fascism — primarily in Germany, but also right across Europe. Likewise, the gay rights movement subsequently reclaimed the Nazi pink triangle."

"A red triangle — though not inverted — also appears, however, in the Palestinian flag" "When demonstrators drape the flag around their shoulders or if it is hung vertically from windows, it appears facing downward."

"The sign was, the motion added, a threat to public safety and order and was stirring fear, especially in the Jewish community: "The aim is to prevent the public visibility of the sign and to ensure that the use of the inverted red triangle in the context of the Middle East conflict and Hamas is punishable under law.""

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