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Sadiq Khan apologizes after accusing UK chief rabbi after Gaza row

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has apologized to UK Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis after he implied the rabbi was islamophobic following a disagreement on calls for a Gaza ceasefire, the Jewish Chronicle reported on Friday. Khan claimed that the chief rabbi was motivated by islamophobia when the rabbi criticized the mayor’s call for an immediate […]

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Anti-Israel activist threatens Bakersfield city council | #citycouncil

A Californian pro-Palestinian activist threatened that she and others demanding an Israel-Hamas War ceasefire resolution would murder the Bakersfield City Council over a motion to increase physical security at government buildings, according to the municipality’s recordings of the Wednesday meeting. In response to the city council security resolution, which came after pro-Palestinian activists protested several […]

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Mayor’s Proclamation Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

Alameda Families and Friends for Ceasefire (AFF4C) welcomed Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft ’s proclamation (link downloads PDF) presented at the April 2 City Council meeting honoring the courage and resilience of the Arab American Community, and echoing President Biden’s call in his recent proclamation on Arab American Heritage Month to establish an immediate ceasefire in […]

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Bridgeport City Council Backs Ceasefire Resolution After Heated Public Debate | #citycouncil

BRIDGEPORT — Amid a crowd of Palestinian and Jewish residents, the City Council voted on Monday to uphold a contentious ceasefire resolution following months of community debate. On Jan. 2, Bridgeport joined the more than 70 U.S. cities adopting resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. While the City Council acknowledged that it alone cannot […]

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Grapevine, March 3, 2024: Women underrepresented in municipal councils – Israel News | #citycouncil

Women did not do as well as anticipated in the municipal elections. There were some victories but not nearly enough to indicate that equality has finally arrived in the political arena. The only woman who succeeded beyond all others is Miriam Feirberg-Ikar who, in 1998, became the first female to be elected mayor of Netanya […]

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5C students march to Claremont City Council meeting; council unanimously votes to support neutrality resolution, bars vote on ceasefire | #citycouncil

On Tuesday, Claremont Students for Justice in Palestine led a march to Claremont City Hall to attend a vote on a ceasefire resolution in Gaza. (Sage Harper • The Student Life) On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Claremont Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) led a march from Honnold Mudd Library to the Claremont City Hall, where […]

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Athens Law Dept. advises city council against Gaza ceasefire resolution – Athens County Independent | #citycouncil

Athens resident Heather Cantino voices solidarity with Palestine and support for a ceasefire resolution at Athens City Council’s Feb. 5 meeting. Still from meeting recording on The Government Channel. ATHENS, Ohio — Although the Athens Law Department has advised Athens City Council against passing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine, at least one […]

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Mayor Steinberg blocked debate on a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. He’s wrong

Sacramento is my home. It is where I raised my children, built my career as a civil rights leader and won election to public office to serve the people. But I never once forgot about where my family comes from and where many of my relatives still live: Gaza. As someone who has suffered the […]

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Somerville City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution | #citycouncil

Last night, our ceasefire Resolution was amended and passed overwhelmingly after what I believe was an extraordinary and meaningful City Council meeting. The final language is shown below. I am deeply thankful to all of my colleagues for their graceful & passionate collaboration. https://t.co/r7mCUn8R4V pic.twitter.com/PsmkPjfdp8 — Ben Ewen-Campen (@BenForWard3) January 26, 2024 The resolution stated […]

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Chicago mayor calls for ceasefire ahead of city council vote

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has called for a ceasefire in Gaza ahead of an upcoming city council vote on the issue. Protesters demonstrate in support of Palestinians in Chicago. [Getty] Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has called for a ceasefire in Gaza ahead of an upcoming city council vote on the issue. When asked if he […]