https://freerepublic.com/tag/encierro/ en-us Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:22:14 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4387564/posts A banner reading “Destroy Israel” was unfurled during the opening ceremony of Spain’s annual St. Fermin Festival in Pamplona, drawing condemnation from Jewish organizations. Video circulating on social media showed the banner stretched above the crowd before the traditional chupinazo rocket launch yesterday that marks the start of the weeklong St. Fermin Festival, known for its encierro (running of the bulls through the town square to the bullring). The banner featured the words “Destroy Israel” alongside an image of an Israeli flag crossed out. The initials “EHKS” appeared at the bottom of the banner, referring to a far-left socialist organization... Times of Israel https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4387564/posts#comment Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:22:14 GMT