Ottawa city officials say Israel flag-raising ceremony will be private event

Ottawa city officials say Israel’s flag will be raised Tuesday in a private event to mark the country’s national day.

In a statement, the city says it’s agreed to allow the Jewish Federation of Ottawa to hold a ceremony but it’s not giving details about where or when it will be.

Last week, the city said it decided to cancel the annual flag-raising event because of concerns it would pose a risk to public safety.

No details were provided about security concerns.