Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas plans to propose an amendment to end the raising of national flags at City Hall, citing concerns over heightened community tensions and rising antisemitism. This move comes as a Palestinian flag-raising ceremony, initially scheduled for November 30 and moved to November 15, faces criticism from local Jewish organizations, who view it as politically divisive. The Calgary Jewish Federation expressed disappointment over the approval of the ceremony and concerns about future flag policies that could exclude the Israeli flag. Supporters of the Palestinian community argue the event is a matter of recognition, not protest, lamenting the potential end of a long-standing tradition.
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