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

Montreal's city council has passed an amended motion regarding the Middle East, which notably does not include a call to suspend ties with Israel. The original motion, which was proposed earlier this month, had sparked significant debate and controversy. The amended motion was passed after removing the call to suspend ties with Israel, a decision that has drawn criticism from some who argue that it does not go far enough in addressing Israeli impunity. The motion comes amid growing outrage in Canada over Israeli actions.

Avi Lewis, speaking on Democracy Now!, discussed the increasing calls for Montreal to cut ties with Israel. The National Post's Terry Newman criticized those advocating for the suspension of ties, labeling them as "Israel-haters." Meanwhile, outlets such as the Jerusalem Post, Haaretz, CBC, and the Montreal Gazette have reported on the amended motion, focusing on the removal of the call to suspend ties. The Jerusalem Post and Haaretz, based in Israel, provide international perspectives on the development. The amended motion has sparked differing reactions.

Some argue that the removal of the call to suspend ties with Israel weakens the motion's impact. Others see it as a necessary compromise to pass the motion. The exact implications of the amended motion remain unclear. The city council's decision to amend the motion has left some wondering about the future of Montreal's relationship with Israel and the broader implications for Canadian foreign policy.