Ottawa City Officials Say Israel Flag-Raising Ceremony Will Be Private Event

Ottawa City Officials Say Israel Flag-Raising Ceremony Will Be Private Event
Canadian and Israeli flags fly in Ottawa on Oct. 11, 2023. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Ottawa city officials say Israel’s flag will be raised on May 14 in a private event to mark the country’s national day.

In a statement, the city says it’s agreed to allow the Jewish Federation of Ottawa to hold a ceremony but it’s not giving details about where or when it will be.