Why London’s Hackney Council wants to repeal its ‘twin’ status with Haifa
Summary
Hackney Council in East London plans to vote on ending its city twinning relationship with Haifa, Israel. The decision comes as a protest against the ongoing conflict in Gaza and concerns about Haifa’s role in Israel’s military activities.Key Facts
- Hackney and Haifa have been twinned since 1968 to promote cultural and trade links.
- The twinning has been inactive since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
- The Green Party took control of Hackney Council in May 2024 and strongly supports Palestine.
- A petition from the Hackney Palestinian Solidarity Campaign calls for ending the twinning.
- The UK council cites a UN report accusing Israeli forces of violating international law in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Residents expressed concerns about Haifa’s naval base and defense companies located there.
- The council plans to review all its twinning agreements for human rights issues.
- Jewish groups in England criticized the proposed end of twinning with Haifa.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
