Stay Local! Push Back Against Anti-Israel Campaigns in Your City

I never thought I’d have to worry about this in my city.

But lately, I’ve seen how coordinated and aggressive the anti-Israel movement has become — showing up at city council meetings, pushing symbolic votes, trying to make our towns take sides in a global conflict.

They come prepared: talking about “apartheid-free zones” and “ethical investments,” using the language of human rights — but the goal is always the same: to isolate and delegitimize Israel, one city at a time.

I’ve learned we can’t stay quiet. So here’s what I’m doing — and maybe you’ll join me:

I’m learning how these campaigns work — the words they use, the strategies they copy from place to place.

I’m connecting with local friends — Jews, Christians, Muslims, allies — anyone who cares about fairness and community.

I’m helping prep talking points and speeches so people feel ready to speak.

And most of all, I’m showing up — at city hall, in the room, not just online. It matters.

We’re not here to debate Middle East politics. We’re here to protect our cities from being hijacked for someone else’s agenda.

Sometimes all it takes is for a city to say:

“We don’t take sides on international conflicts. That’s not our role.”

That one sentence? It shuts the door on BDS and keeps the focus on what actually matters in local government.

We are in this together 

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