Pro-Israel activists in Farmington Hills, Michigan, successfully blocked an anti-Israel proclamation from being passed by the city council. Pro-Palestinian activists are pushing for similar resolutions nationwide. The pro-Israel residents' efforts made a difference in defeating the proclamation.
Key Points
Pro-Israel residents' emails, letters, and attendance at the council meeting made a difference
Pro-Palestinian activists nationwide are pushing for similar resolutions
Efforts to block pro-Palestinian resolutions are ongoing
Council members recognized the potential harm of the proclamation to the community
Pros
Successful grassroots effort by pro-Israel activists
Defeated a potentially harmful proclamation for the community
Cons
Disruption caused by pro-Palestinian activists at City Hall