Amsterdam Council Debate on Israel Boycott: "We Are Standing Here Behind Chinese Microphones, Is that Still Allowed?"

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"Will we, as a municipality, continue to purchase Coca-Cola in the future or not?" wonders VVD faction leader Daan Wijnants.

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It is now certain that the referendum to boycott Israel will not take place. Coalition parties Pro and D66 have not changed their minds, meaning there is no majority for the plans. However, in collaboration with Denk, they are proposing an alternative: "Not a single cent to companies guilty of human rights violations," according to Pro councilor Yasmine Bentoumya. The word 'human rights' was central this afternoon during the debate on the future…