City of Ottawa Cancels Public Ceremony for Israeli Flag-Raising, Citing Security Concerns

City of Ottawa Cancels Public Ceremony for Israeli Flag-Raising, Citing Security Concerns
Canadian and Israeli flags fly in Ottawa on Oct. 11, 2023. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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City officials say they’ve cancelled plans to host a flag-raising ceremony at Ottawa City Hall marking the establishment of Israel because of security concerns.

The Israeli flag will be raised on May 14 to mark Yom Ha'atzmaut, but a ceremony involving the mayor, diplomats and members of the Jewish community will not go ahead.