A western Sydney councillor is attempting to force a boycott of Israeli companies and services in a move slammed as "disgraceful" and a waste of ratepayers' money.

Councillor Ahmed Ouf is set to move a motion on Wednesday night which will force the council to cut any ties with companies linked to "serious human rights violations".

While Mr Ouf does not specifically mention Israeli companies, his motion calls on the council to follow the "BDS principles" as a reference point.

Boycott Divestment Sanction also known as BDS is a global movement launched in 2005 by a coalition of Palestinian civil society organisations aiming to pressure Israel through economic boycotts.

Former Cumberland Mayor Steve Christou said the motion was directly outside the purview of the council.

“I am absolutely

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