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France is attempting to break the UN Gaza stalemate after Russia and China blocked a US cease-fire resolution, with the US planning to bring forward a new draft resolution for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
Several arrests were made at a heated Sacramento council meeting discussing a Gaza cease-fire resolution, as disruptions led to the mayor calling for a recess twice. The police department ordered the chambers to be vacated, but roughly 60 to 70 people remained, leading to arrests for unlawful assembly. The council meeting was set to resume with only media allowed in the chambers.
The Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of a resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, prompting chants of "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" from a crowd at the meeting place. The resolution also calls for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and the release of Palestinians held in Israeli military prisons, drawing criticism from Jewish groups. Mayor Frey, while supporting a cease-fire, vetoed the resolution as "one-sided," emphasizing the need for inclusivity and unity. The override signals a shift in acceptable criticism of Israel, according to a leader of the American Muslims for Palestine’s Minnesota chapter.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has refused to sign a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, citing that the Board of Supervisors' decision does not represent the entire city and its values. She emphasized that the treatment of the Jewish community at the meeting and the distinction between the supervisors' views and the official view of San Francisco influenced her decision.
The Ann Arbor Public Schools board in Michigan approved a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and encouraging teachers to facilitate informed and respectful dialogue about the issue in classrooms. The decision followed a contentious meeting with over 120 public comments both in support and opposition. The resolution, which passed with four votes in favor and two abstentions, has sparked outrage among some parents and garnered nearly 2,000 signatures on a petition opposing it. The conflict has also affected the University of Michigan, where tensions over the Gaza conflict have divided the student population.
The school board in Ann Arbor, Michigan, voted 4 to 1, with two members abstaining, to support a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, making it one of the first public school districts in the United States to do so. The decision was met with both support and opposition from the community, with some expressing concerns about the board's involvement in the conflict and the potential for fueling antisemitism, while others emphasized the urgent moral necessity of the statement amid a humanitarian crisis.
The Ann Arbor Public Schools board in Michigan is considering a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and encouraging teachers to discuss the issue in classrooms, sparking controversy and drawing over 120 people to a meeting. The resolution has garnered support and opposition, with tensions running high at the meeting. Similar resolutions have been contemplated in other school districts across the country, reflecting the broader impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on educational institutions.
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.
Around 300 Jewish protesters, including American Jews and allies concerned about Palestinians in Gaza, were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police inside the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C., while demanding that Congress pass a cease-fire resolution in the Israel-Gaza war. The protesters, wearing black shirts with slogans, held banners, waved Palestinian flags, and raised posters expressing their opposition to Israeli occupation. The demonstration comes amid escalating protests across the Middle East following a deadly strike on a hospital in Gaza City. President Biden has expressed support for Israel, but the protesters called for an end to the conflict and highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.