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Montreal Considers Cutting Ties to Israel as Outrage Grows in Canada over Israeli Impunity: Avi Lewis

Montreal city council passed a modified resolution regarding Gaza after removing a call to suspend ties with Israel. While initial proposals sought a boycott or suspension of relations, the final amended motion dropped these requirements. The council adopted the watered-down version of the Middle East motion, effectively rejecting the push to sever diplomatic or institutional links with Israel. This decision follows a period of growing public tension in Canada concerning the conflict and allegations of Israeli impunity.

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  • ✓ Montreal city council adopted an amended motion regarding Gaza.
  • ✓ The final version of the motion removed the call to suspend ties with Israel.
  • ✓ The city council rejected the proposal to boycott Israel.
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What changed

Montreal city council adopted an amended Gaza motion that specifically removes the call to suspend ties with Israel.

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  1. Montreal City Council Rejects Motion to Suspend Ties With Israel

    Montreal city council passed a modified resolution regarding Gaza after removing a call to suspend ties with Israel. While initial proposals sought a boycott or suspension of relations, the final amended motion dropped these requirements. The council adopted the watered-down version of the Middle East motion, effectively rejecting the push to sever diplomatic or institutional links with Israel. This decision follows a period of growing public tension in Canada concerning the conflict and allegations of Israeli impunity.

    Why it matters

    The debate reflects broader political divisions within Canada over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. City council members weighed calls for diplomatic sanctions against the risks of isolating Israel. The outcome indicates a refusal by local government to implement formal boycotts.

    What is confirmed

    • Montreal city council adopted an amended motion regarding Gaza.
    • The final version of the motion removed the call to suspend ties with Israel.
    • The city council rejected the proposal to boycott Israel.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Outrage is growing in Canada over Israeli impunity.

    What to watch next

    • Public protests or legal challenges following the motion's adoption.
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Democracy Now! — Montreal Considers Cutting Ties to Israel as Outrage Grows in Canada over Israeli Impunity: Avi Lewis
    2. Montreal Gazette — Montreal city council adopts amended Gaza motion after removing call to suspend ties with Israel
    3. CBC — Montreal city council rejects call to suspend ties with Israel in amended motion
    4. Haaretz — Amended Montreal city council resolution rejects call to suspend Israel ties
    5. The Jerusalem Post — Montreal city council passes modified Middle East motion, dropping Israel boycot
    6. National Post — Terry Newman: Israel-haters lose their minds as Montreal passes watered-down motion
    7. Jewish Journal — Lesson from Montreal: When Will Jews Learn to be Offended?
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