Why London’s Hackney Council wants to repeal its ‘twin’ status with Haifa

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London's Hackney Council is set to vote on a motion to terminate its 1968 'twin' city agreement with Haifa, Israel, following a push by the Green Party. The proposed de-twinning is a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza and concerns that Haifa serves as a naval facility and headquarters for defense manufacturers.

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Green Party, which took over control of the council from the Labour Party, is opposed to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.

Why London’s Hackney Council wants to repeal its ‘twin’ status with Haifa

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