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But Gil Alexander seemed weary as we sat drinking tea amid the bright red flowers of his well-tended garden, and the fluttering yellow flags that symbolise Israel's hostages held in Gaza.

They had given a particularly warm welcome to the Ukrainian contingent in the parade, carrying the blue and yellow flag of their country.

The partying did go ahead in full swing, but a subtle heaviness hung over the Swedish blue and yellow flags which fluttered around the city.

It's a picture postcard settlement where the roads are good, the houses well-maintained and there are plenty of blue and yellow flags of the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Several videos shared online show one white UN vehicle alight, as a group of young men, carrying yellow flags, chase and beat what appears to be peacekeepers as they attempt to flee.