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One other California group has joined a rising listing of cities throughout the state which have formally permitted a proclamation calling on the federal authorities to help a everlasting ceasefire in Gaza.
On Tuesday, practically 200 folks spoke out concerning the proclamation through the public remark portion on the Lengthy Seaside Metropolis Council assembly, in response to the Press-Telegram.
Following hours of public remark, the council voted 5-2 in favor of the proclamation.
The proclamation was launched by Council members Joni Ricks-Oddie, Roberto Uranga and Al Austin.
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Earlier than the formal approval, the Lengthy Seaside Group United for Peace, a bunch that represents the “Palestinian Group in unity with Muslim, Christian and Jewish allies and supporters from numerous backgrounds,” began a petition calling for the town to help requires a ceasefire.
The petition was despatched to Lengthy Seaside Mayor Rex Richardson on November 8, pleading for his endorsement.
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Viewers members present their help at a particular session of the Oakland Metropolis Council for a decision calling for an instantaneous cease-fire in Gaza, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Picture/D. Ross Cameron)
“It’s with a way of urgency and a plea for compassion that we search your endorsement for an instantaneous Stop Fireplace in GAZA,” the letter acknowledged. “This plea transcends advanced political discourse; it’s a basic human rights attraction. The rules of humanity ought to by no means be obscured or overridden by the tenets of warfare.”
Thus far, about 2,400 folks have signed the petition, in response to the web site.
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Viewers members hearken to public remark at a particular session of the Oakland Metropolis Council a few decision calling for an instantaneous ceasefire in Gaza, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Picture/D. Ross Cameron) (AP)
Along with name for a ceasefire, the proclamation additionally requires the discharge of all hostages captured by Hamas duing its invasion of Israel, the safety of all civilians on each side of the struggle and the protected supply of humanitarian help into Gaza.
A vigil was additionally held previous to the town council assembly, in response to the petition web site.
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Lengthy Seaside now joins Cudahy, Richmond and Oakland in a listing of cities which have all created native ordinances calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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