The City of Hamilton is displaying the Palestinian flag above its main entrance, for the first time ever. The City granted the flag raising following the Government of Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine on September 21, 2025. Hamilton’s Palestinian community requested to fly the flag on Palestine Land Day.

Ward 2 Councilllor Cameron Kroetsch, Ward 3 Councillor Nrinder Nann, and Ward 4 Councillor Tammy Hwang supported the request and assisted in arranging the raising of the flag.

The event drew some criticism due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and the City of Hamilton’s decision to grant the request to occur on Palestine Land Day.

The flag was raised shortly after 12 noon on Monday.

Most City Hall flag raisings draw small crowds and are not announced in advance. This one was announced in advance and attended by approximately 100 people.

Wide shot of the courtyard at Hamilton City Hall filled with people. A large Palestinian flag is held aloft in the center of the crowd against the glass facade of the building.
A large crowd gathers in the forecourt of Hamilton City Hall on March 30, 2026, as the Palestinian flag is raised. Credit: Joey Coleman
A group of people stand under the overhang of City Hall. A man speaks into a microphone while others, including city councillors, listen. Several individuals are wearing Keffiyeh scarves.
City Councillors Cameron Kroetsch, Nrinder Nann, and Tammy Hwang speak during the Palestinian flag-raising event at City Hall on March 30, 2026. Credit: Joey Coleman
A view from behind several speakers on a raised platform looking out at a large crowd gathered in front of Hamilton City Hall. One attendee holds a Palestinian flag.
Hamilton City Councillors Cameron Kroetsch, Nrinder Nann, and Tammy Hwang, address a crowd gathered at City Hall for a Palestinian flag-raising ceremony on March 30, 2026. Credit: Joey Coleman
A row of flagpoles on the roof of Hamilton City Hall against a bright, cloudy sky. The Palestinian flag is visible in the center of the line.
The Palestinian flag flies alongside the Canadian, Ontario, and City of Hamilton flags on the roof of Hamilton City Hall on March 30, 2026. Credit: Joey Coleman
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