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Montgomery Co. Council postpones antisemitism resolution

that would define and address antisemitism in Montgomery County, Maryland, has been postponed until September.

was scheduled to be discussed during a news conference on Wednesday in Rockville, Maryland, according to Councilmember Andrew Friedson.



Friedson introduced the resolution with the goal of reaffirming “the Council’s commitment to combat all forms of hate and extremism,” after several antisemitic incidents occurred across the country, including in Silver Spring.

The resolution would move the council to adopt the definition of antisemitism held by the and fully denounce and condemn it.

It isn’t clear why the news conference was postponed.

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ has reached out to Friedson’s office for more information.

Ivy Lyons

Ivy Lyons is a digital journalist for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½.com. Since 2018, they have worked on Capitol Hill, at NBC ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ in Washington, and with WJLA in Washington.

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