Madrid provides to ‘twin’ with Tel Aviv

Proposed relationship follows Barcelona’s mayor boycotts Israel. (February 9, 2023/ JNS) Call it the Spanish Reacquisition. After one Spanish city taketh away, another one giveth. The other day, Barcelona’s mayor revealed she was leading her city down a BDS course, choosing to “suspend institutional relations with the State of Israel due to the duplicated offenses of human rights of the Palestinian population and non-compliance with United Nations resolutions.” José Luis Martínez-Almeida, the mayor of Madrid, provided his city as a replacement for Tel Aviv in the “twinning” arrangement. The mayor of the capital called his Barcelona equivalent antisemitic and used Tel Aviv’s mayor “Madrid’s dedication to democracy and flexibility,” ABC reported. “It would be an honor to be twinned with Tel Aviv,” the mayor stated. Madrid has a population of about 6.8 million, while Barcelona’s population has to do with 5.7. Sign up for The JNS Daily Syndicate by e-mail and never ever miss our leading stories “Bravo,” the European Jewish Congress tweeted. “We require to develop bridges in between individuals, not ruin them.” Madrid mayor used to partner with Tel Aviv, stating “it would be an honor to be twinned with Tel Aviv” after Barcelona’s mayor suspended relations with Israel & its capital Bravo @AlmeidaPP_! We require to develop bridges in between individuals, not damage them???????????????? https://t.co/7ZZ2IWY3x9– European Jewish Congress (@eurojewcong) February 9, 2023 Support Jewish News Syndicate With geographical, political and social divides growing larger, premium reporting and educated analysis are more vital than ever to keep individuals linked. Our capability to cover the most crucial concerns in Israel and throughout the Jewish world– without the basic media predisposition– depends upon the assistance of dedicated readers. If you value the worth of our news service and acknowledge how JNS stands apart amongst the competitors, please click the link and make a one-time or month-to-month contribution. We value your assistance. subjects: Madrid Tel Aviv Barcelona BDS Movement

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