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Montreal City Council passes amended Palestinian solidarity

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On August 24, 2026, the Montreal City Council passed an amended motion expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and civilian victims of the Israeli conflict. The motion passed with a 54-6 vote following intense debate regarding the role of municipal government in international diplomacy. The final version was a modified version of the original proposal introduced by Projet Montréal. While the initial motion sought to suspend all institutional and diplomatic ties with Israel and label the country an “apartheid state,” those specific clauses were removed from the final text. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada maintained that foreign policy remains the mandate of the Canadian federal government rather than the city, emphasizing that municipal governance should focus on local issues and social cohesion. The proceedings were marked by significant tension and protests outside City Hall. While pro-Palestinian activists gathered to support the motion, Jewish community organizations and groups such as B’nai Brith Canada warned that such motions could exacerbate local antisemitism and divide the community. Following the vote, reactions highlighted the divide over the motion’s content. Opposition Leader Ericka Alneus expressed disappointment, stating that the administration’s modifications “significantly diluted” the original intention of the proposal. In contrast, B’nai Brith Canada welcomed the outcome, praising the council for not adopting the more severe language used in the initial draft. The adopted text expresses solidarity with the Palestinian people and all civilian victims of hostilities, calls for adherence to international law, and supports judicial proceedings examining possible violations in Gaza.

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