A flag that appeared to be that of the Taliban had been removed from a Brighton Beach home after Council Member Inna Vernikov criticized it online. The flag, seen in a video posted online, raised concerns in the Jewish community due to nearby Jewish institutions.
Afghanistan has seen a decline in its Jewish population over the years, with many Afghan Jews relocating to Israel. The Taliban's historic ties to al-Qaeda, including sheltering Osama bin Laden, have raised fears and tensions within the community.
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