US EditionToronto City Hall to raise Palestinian flag, joins other cities across Canada
The flag raising marks 37 years since the Palestinian Declaration of Independence and follows Canada's recognition of Palestine, despite a court challenge by a pro-Israel group.
- On Nov. 17, 2025, Toronto City Hall will raise the Palestinian flag at 10 a.m. to mark the 37th anniversary of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, joining Calgary, Brampton and Mississauga.
- Following a petition from the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians, the City of Toronto scheduled the flag raising under city policy and Canada's official recognition of Palestine in September.
- The Tafsik Organization, pro-Israel group, filed an injunction alleging the event endorses groups `inciting violence`, and both parties return to court today.
- The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians says the flag-flying is a `symbolic show of solidarity` for Palestinians in Toronto, following dozens of earlier flag raisings including the Israeli flag on May 1.
- Earlier this year, The Canadian Press reported that municipal flag raisings, including Toronto's, have prompted legal challenges and broader national scrutiny, Cassidy McMackon notes.
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The City of Toronto raised the Palestinian flag in front of City Hall this morning, despite opposition from a pro-Israeli group.
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