# Palestinian Americans use US flags to protect West Bank homes

Palestinian Americans are displaying US flags on their West Bank homes as a protective tactic, hoping their American citizenship will deter attacks or displacement. The move highlights how some dual nationals are leveraging their status amid settler violence and property threats.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/3/palestinian-americans-turn-to-us-flags-to-protect-west-bank-homes?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:38:50 +0000