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

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. The city said it has intelligence that suggests the event would pose “a substantial risk to public safety.” It did not offer details about the nature of that concern. “The city must prioritize the safety of its residents, visitors and employees. Therefore, this year’s commemoration will occur without the customary ceremony,” the city said in a news release on May 7....