Fresno mayor issues apology as he calls for unity among Jewish, Muslim community
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer issued a call for unity on Thursday among Jewish and Muslim groups, following several actions in the city related to the war in the Middle East. Dyer was joined by both Jewish and Muslim faith leaders during the press conference. He read from a letter shared with KVPR […]
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City Council expected to vote on Gaza cease-fire resolution | #citycouncil
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Over 100 protestors hold a vigil for Palestine outside Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s gated community on on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 in San Antonio. Pro-Palestinian protestors rallied near Alon Market at the corner of Wurzbach Parkway and Northwest Military Highway before marching to Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s gated community. The vigil was organized by the Party for […]
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City Council fails again to pass resolution condemning Hamas | #citycouncil
The Baltimore City Council tried and failed a second time to pass a resolution condemning Hamas and antisemitism as the Israel-Hamas war continues.The first attempt came Monday when four members abstained from the vote.”I abstained from the vote on Monday because I know we have a vibrant Muslim population that was not included in this […]
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City Council fails to adopt resolution condemning Hamas | #citycouncil
Baltimore City Council fails to adopt resolution condemning Hamas Updated: 10:28 PM EST Dec 4, 2023 The Baltimore City Council failed to adopt a resolution condemning Hamas, moments after pro-Palestinian protestors interrupted the meeting.All but four councilmembers voted in favor of the resolution officially condemning the terrorist organization.Read the full text of the resolution here.Those […]
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Chicago staffers ask mayor and City Council to support Gaza ceasefire
CBS News Chicago Live CHICAGO (CBS) — More than 48 Chicago City Hall staffers as of Tuesday had signed a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson and City Council urging their support for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War. The anonymous group called “Chicago Progressive Staffers” said they have come together to join their federal counterparts who also […]
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Arkansas authorities see ‘high risk’ of violence against religious nonprofits from Mideast war
Arkansas lawmakers will direct $500,000 in state funds to bolster security for religious nonprofits considered at risk of violence in light of ongoing conflict in the Middle East once state law enforcement officials specify how the money will be used. Col. Mike Hagar, DPS secretary and head of the Arkansas State Police, asked on Nov. […]
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Protesters call on Portland City Council to ask for a ceasefire in Gaza | #citycouncil
In Portland, protesters gathered in front of Portland City Hall to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Demonstrators want the Portland City Council to urge the Biden administration to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate Palestinian access to humanitarian aid.”We’re hopeful that they will lead the charge for Maine politicians to stand up for […]
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Palestinians upset by Cleveland City Council’s support of Israel | Local News | #citycouncil
Palestinian supporters went to Cleveland City Hall on Oct. 23 to call on the mayor and council leadership to retract their support for Israel. As the city council meeting began with public comment, eight supporters called out Mayor Justin Bibb and council president Blaine Griffin for their statements in support of Israel following the Oct. […]
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Richmond City Council passes resolution supporting Palestinians in Gaza, accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing | #citycouncil
Following an hours-long debate punctuated by emotional testimony, the Richmond City Council overnight voted 5-1 to approve a resolution expressing support for Palestinians in Gaza and accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and collective punishment. Members of the community spoke for hours in favor of and against the resolution, which was eventually passed shortly after 1 […]
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Hundreds gather in Birmingham to support Palestine; only Jewish state lawmaker responds to ongoing war | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Hundreds gathered near Railroad Park Sunday to voice their support for Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.According to the organizing group, “Arabama,” Sunday afternoon’s event was a response following attacks upon the Palestinians in Gaza. The group believes the attack by Israel is on a people who have been oppressed and held hostage in their […]
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