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Will there be a referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel?

Will there be a referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel?

A citizen collective has submitted a formal request for a referendum in Amsterdam concerning a municipal boycott of Israel, listing ten specific demands such as severing ties with Israeli institutions and businesses. The proposal, which gathered the necessary initial signatures in just 48 hours, is currently being reviewed by the city's referendum commission to determine if it can proceed to a public vote.

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