Hackney Council to Repeal Twin City Agreement with Haifa Over Gaza Conflict

The Green Party has recently taken control of the city council, ending a decade of Labour Party leadership. In a statement issued at the council’s opening meeting, the Green Party condemned what it described as Israel’s “genocidal war on Gaza,” calling for an immediate cease‑fire and the protection of civilian lives. The party’s motion, supported by a majority of council members, urges the municipality to adopt a humanitarian stance and to provide assistance to displaced residents in the region.

This shift follows a broader trend of local governments reassessing their positions on international conflicts. The council’s new leadership has pledged to review all existing aid programs and to explore avenues for diplomatic engagement that align with its commitment to human rights. The Green Party’s opposition to the conflict is part of a wider platform that includes climate action, social equity, and global solidarity.

The council’s decision signals a significant change in local policy direction and may influence other municipalities in the country to reconsider their stances on foreign policy matters. The Green Party’s leadership will now focus on implementing its humanitarian agenda while navigating the political implications of its stance on the Gaza conflict.