Haifa – Hackney Citizen

Cries of ‘betrayal’ as Town Hall stands by twinning arrangement with Israeli city

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Friday 29 November 2024 at 09:47

Mayor says council is ‘committed’ to controversial relationship after thousands sign petition to cut ties with Haifa

By Josef Steen, Local Democracy Reporter | Thursday 21 November 2024 at 21:03

Homerton and Rambam hospitals’ relationship in doubt after campaigners probe ‘inactive’ arrangement

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 19:00

Police made three arrests as protesters gathered for tense pensions committee meeting

The camp has been stationed outside the borough’s municipal headquarters for two months

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Saturday 15 June 2024 at 18:45

Caroline Woodley met with protesters camped outside Town Hall, including a woman who has lost more than 100 loved ones in the Israel-Hamas conflict

By Maya Sall, Local Democracy Reporter | Saturday 15 June 2024 at 16:58

The flag has been put away, along with two others representing Hackney’s twinning relationships

‘I would point out that I did not accuse all Green party members of being terrorists’, says Martin Sugarman

Campaigners, who have already spent two weeks in their tents, are prepared for the long haul if their demands are not met

By Hackney Citizen | Friday 10 May 2024 at 21:33

Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, local protestors call on Hackney Council to cease funding and axe relationship

Chair of the organisation that runs exchanges between Hackney and Haifa defends relationship

By Darryl Chamberlain | Thursday 25 January 2024 at 12:42

Green party motion passes – with qualified Labour support

By Adam Barnett | Thursday 29 November 2012 at 23:46

Hackney Labour group splits over decision to prevent local resident from speaking to full council over controversial waste contract