The Politics of a Palestinian Flag: A Footballer's Moment of Truth The controversy surrounding Lamine Yamal's waving of a Palestinian flag at Barcelona's title parade has ignited a firestorm of debate, pitting football against politics in a complex web of allegiances and sensitivities.
Israeli minister Israel Katz condemned the 18 year old sensation, claiming his actions were an incitement to hate.
At its core, this is not about Yamal's actions being inflammatory – although some have characterized them as such.