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After heated debate, commission amends and adopts resolution restricting certain international relationships in show of support for Israel
Summary
Following extended public comment and debate, the commission amended a proposed resolution that would bar sister‑city ties with jurisdictions that recognize Palestinian statehood or support terrorism; the amended resolution (with 'sister city' language removed) passed 4–1.
The City Commission adopted an amended resolution expressing support for Israel and directing the city not to establish relationships with foreign cities whose official acts the city deems inconsistent with that support. The original text explicitly referenced preventing sister‑city relationships with countries that recognize a Palestinian state; after protracted public comment and internal debate the commission voted to remove explicit "sister city" language and passed the revised resolution 4–1.
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