MONTREAL — Ceremonies marking Israel's national day took on many forms in Canada, from a party-like demonstration in Montreal that drew hundreds of supporters of the Jewish state to a flag-raising in Ottawa held in secret because of undisclosed threa
MONTREAL — Ceremonies marking Israel's national day took on many forms in Canada, from a party-like demonstration in Montreal that drew hundreds of supporters of the Jewish state to a flag-raising in Ottawa held in secret because of undisclosed threats.
Israel's national day is overshadowed this year by the war in the Gaza Strip, where more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed since October, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry. The war was sparked when Hamas fighters from Gaza broke into southern Israel on Oct. 7 and killed 1,200 people, mostly Israelis.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who gathered outside city hall on Tuesday claimed victory, saying they had forced the cancellation of what they called a"genocidal flag-raising" ceremony. A masked woman leading the group of about 50 people called Sutcliffe's stance"disgraceful" but praised Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow for her decision not to participate in a flag-raising in that city.
"Today, we also recognize the many challenges Israel has faced through its existence, including the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023," Ford said in a statement."I continue to pray for the safe return of the hostages who were taken in the attacks and condemn hatred and antisemitism in all its forms, wherever it is found."
“I think everyone who feels Jewish in their heart wants to come out and support Israel and support peace, which is most important, and I’m hoping that will be in my lifetime,” said Dorrie Davidson, who waved a big Israeli flag on the sidelines of the event. She said she wasn’t deterred by criticism of Israel, or by counter-protesters.
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