Hampstead will pass a bylaw imposing a $1,000 fine on anyone who tears down a poster supporting Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas, the local mayor announced.
Jeremy Levi wants to crack down on this phenomenon, widely documented on social networks.
“Hampstead will pass a bylaw that will impose a $1,000 fine on anyone who removes an Israeli hostage poster from public space,” Mr. Levi wrote on social media. “In addition, 100% of the funds raised will be donated to Israel. »
Since the October 7 attack, a poster and visibility campaign aims to keep public opinion mobilized for the fate of the missing Israelis. However, activists have started to tear down these posters, particularly on American university campuses.
Hampstead is a demerged town located west of Côte-des-Neiges. It is one of the only municipalities outside Israel where the majority of the population is Jewish.
“This is the definition of leadership,” commented the Consulate General of Israel in Montreal on social networks. “Thank you Hampstead. »