Current sectionSportsIsrael's Defense Minister Katz accused Lamine Yamal of promoting anti-Israel hatred over the flag display at Barcelona's title parade, while the club told Israeli supporters the moment was spontaneous and not an official political messageShare to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeHaaretz Sports Staff03:30 PM • May 14 2026 IDTIsrael's defense minister on Thursday condemned soccer star Lamine Yamal for waving a Palestinian flag during FC Barcelona's championship celebrations this week.Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:Israel KatzCommentsYour Perspective Belongs HereWant to reply? Subscribe to join the conversationSUBSCRIBE Already signed up? Log inDisplay Name*Enter the commenter display nameCommentBy adding a comment, I agree to this site's terms and conditions Loading...In the NewsIn the News: Israel Live UpdatesIranEU Settler SanctionsLondon-AntisemitismNetanyahu-60 MinutesJonny GreenwoodHaQuizHaaretz PodcastThree Wounded, One Critically, in Hezbollah Drone Attack on Northern IsraelDespite War and Unrest, How Is Israel's Economy Still Thriving?Facing Hezbollah Drones, Israeli Soldiers Say They Have Little to Do but DuckThousands Expected for Far-right Jerusalem Day March Through Old CityIsrael and Lebanon to Meet for Third Round of Direct Talks in WashingtonRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIWhatsApp Co-founder Donates Record-breaking $200 Million to Jerusalem HospitalThe Mysterious Copper Scroll and the End of DaysThe Hasidic Jews Behind Florida's Giant Golden Trump StatueLeaked Video of Arab Lawyer's Violent Arrest Contradicts Israel Police Account'A Slave Economy': Inside Israel's ultra-Orthodox Parallel StateIt Wasn't Just Revenge That Israel Was After in Gaza