The City of Calgary is defending its decision to fly the Israeli flag Tuesday at city hall in recognition of Israel's Independence Day.
The City of Calgary says the decision to fly the Israel i flag Tuesday is in accordance with its flag-raising policy.The City of Calgary calls it “a symbolic gesture meant to honour the people, culture and history of a country, not to show support of any political stance or conflict.”
However, the decision to allow the flag of Israel to fly outside Calgary City Hall has ignited some controversy amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.In December 2023, Mayor Jyoti Gondek refused to attend the annual lighting of the menorah at Calgary City Hall, saying she wanted to remain apolitical about the conflict in Gaza.flag-raising policy.
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