"Local Leaders Clash Over Ceasefire Resolution in Gaza"

Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín opposes the cease-fire resolution in the Israel-Hamas war, stating that it will "fan the flames of hatred here at home." He expresses shock and grief over the conflict and the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia. Arreguín argues that the resolutions will not end the violence abroad and emphasizes the need for a peaceful resolution that guarantees the rights of both Israel and an independent Palestinian state. Meanwhile, the nearby Oakland City Council unanimously passes a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire. Similar resolutions have been passed in other cities across the United States.