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The City Commission of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, passed a resolution last week to permit the rescinding of municipal scholarships to students who engage in antisemitic activities or publicly endorse Hamas or the BDS movement.
The resolution was approved at a monthly meeting of the City Commission attended by Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) Chief Government Affairs Officer Lisa Katz, who expressed support for the measure in remarks she delivered.
Katz also advocated for a separate resolution, yet to be voted on, that would prohibit the establishment of sister city relationships with “any cities located within countries that support or sponsor terrorism or that officially recognize and thereby legitimize terrorist states or territories controlled by terrorist organizations.”
“Let’s not forget that the fight against antisemitism is not just a fight for the Jewish community,” Katz said. “As we have seen on our college campuses, hatred and intolerance, left unchecked, corrode the very fabric of our society. By rejecting alliances with those who support terror and violence, you are protecting your Jewish community and ensuring that Sunny Isles Beach remains a place where all individuals, regardless of their background can feel safe, valued, and respected.”
Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Larisa Svechin recently visited Israel on a CAM-organized mayoral solidarity mission led by Katz. During the trip, the delegation of 13 mayors from across the United States met with government and diplomatic officials, toured historical, cultural, and religious sites, engaged with local communities, and discussed best practices for municipal governance and community relations.
As the world focuses on Israel’s response to the October 7th massacre, it’s more important than ever to keep in mind why and how this war started.
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— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) June 14, 2024
CAM works hand-in-hand with mayors on a daily basis to secure and nurture Jewish life in cities across the globe.
The 2024 North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism will be held in Beverly Hills, California, on Dec. 11-13.
