Palestinian Flag Sparks Chaos at Royal Opera Hous

Final bow of Il Trovatore in London’s Royal Opera House

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A chorus member silently unfurls a Palestinian flag over his chest

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Backstage staff rush in, trying to wrestle it away

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The performer clings on flag stays put amid applause

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Royal Opera House condemns it as unauthorized and inappropriate

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This echoes Glastonbury protests & other arts venues in solidarity with Palestine

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Art meets activism London opera becomes stage for global politics

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