Hampstead will pass an ordinance that will impose a $1,000 fine on anyone who tears down a poster supporting Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas, the local mayor announced.
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Jeremy Levi wants to take action against this phenomenon, which has been widely documented on social networks.
“Hampstead will pass an ordinance imposing a $1,000 fine on anyone who removes an Israeli hostage poster from a public space,” Mr. Levi wrote on social media. “In addition, 100% of the funds raised will be donated to Israel. »
Since the October 7 attack, a poster and visibility campaign has been aimed at mobilizing public opinion about the fate of the missing Israelis. However, activists have begun tearing down these posters, particularly on American college campuses.
Hampstead is a breakaway town west of Côte-des-Neiges. It is one of the few communities outside of Israel where the majority of the population is Jewish.
“This is the definition of leadership,” commented the Israeli Consulate General in Montreal on social media. “Thank you, Hampstead. »