Meeting Time: November 27, 2023 at 4:00pm PST
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    Mike Kay 12 months ago

    Notably, a lot of atrocities of October 7 have been committed not just by Hamas - a terrorist paramilitary organization, but by the so called "peaceful dwellers of Gaza" who accompanied the militants through the breaches in the wall and cut heads and raped the Israeli babies and toddlers. This fact of the "peaceful palestinians" murdering and raping is published by the palestinian mouthpiece, whose board of directors include no other than Noam Chomsky. Also notably, the loudest cheers of support here in Oakland are coming from that same liberal trash who supported or participated in the brownshirt BLM-Antifa riots, looting and robbing sprees. The true face of the liberal fascism is well recognized now.

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    Nabilla Mohamed 12 months ago

    Oakland resident, District 3 homeowner. CEASEFIRE.

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    Daniel Milutin 12 months ago

    Free Palestine - End the Occupation

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    Barbara Kluger 12 months ago

    I oppose passing this overly simplistic resolution. However, if the council decides to pass it anyway, I ask that it include an addendum that acknowledges the violent attacks by Hamas terrorists in Israel on October 7th, their stated mission to destroy Israel, and that they continue to hold hostages who they kidnapped on October 7th. It makes no sense to demand the release of hostages in the resolution if their kidnappers aren’t identified. By purposely glossing over Hamas, a terrorist organization, it also further victimizes the people who Hamas targeted for murder, torture, rape, and kidnapping.

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    Shiraz Shahin 12 months ago

    I support permanent Ceasefire. And also release of 7000+ Palestinian children and Women that are tortured in Israeli Prisons.

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    Noah Gaiser 12 months ago

    I am a long-time North Oakland resident and urge the Council to adopt the current cease-fire resolution. I support an immediate and permanent cease fire in Gaza and all of Palestine.

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    Samad Raheem Guerra 12 months ago

    I, a resident of Oakland, California, support the cease-fire resolution and urge the city of Oakland to do the same. The assembly has spoken
    support the cease-fire resolution and for the City of Oakland

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    Valeria Kaim 12 months ago

    Dear Council, my name is (Valeria). I am a (Jewish resident of Oakland). I am here asking you to amend the proposed resolution to condemn Hamas and call for their removal. As President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken and Congress have all made clear: There can be no lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians if Hamas remains in power. As stated in their charter and shown by their October 7 attack – the deadliest on global Jews since the Holocaust – Hamas has no interest in coexistence. For these reasons, I hope you support a real peace by amending the resolution. Thank you for your time.

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    Chidera Nwadike 12 months ago

    As an Oakland resident and as a healthcare worker, I support an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Palestine/ Gaza. As our representatives, you must listen to the people of Oakland / Huichin Ohlone Land when we say you should support the END of the Israeli Occupation of Palestine. No more U.S. aid to Israel. No more bloodshed! No more bombs! No more white phosphorus gas attacks! End the siege on the hospitals! Palestinians deserve to live a full life with easy access to food, potable water, shelter, protection, and safety. From the river to the sea, Palestine WILL BE FREE. LAND BACK NOW.

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    Naomi Katz 12 months ago

    As a veteran educator in Oakland of the past 20 years, I am opposed to our City Gov taking a stand on this issue while giving a free pass to Hamas. Hamas is a terror organization that has vowed to repeat its savagery of Oct 7th multiple times. There will be no peace as long as Hamas remains in Gaza. A ceasefire will only aid Hamas to rearm and fortify itself. We must eliminate Hamas. We must call for Hamas to surrender and cease its reign of terror on its own Palestinian citizens as well as on Israeli citizens. Free Palestine Of Hamas!

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    Nida Khalil 12 months ago

    I support being from a place (District6 Oakland) that will stand up for those that can’t. I support being from a place that will stay CEASEFIRE when people are being gen0cided. I support being from a place that will not cower to false anti-Semitic fear tactics. I support Oakland being the Oakland that stands up for the oppressed!

    Ceasefire Now! Demand CA money stay in CA to support our education system and stop sending any $ to apartheid regimes. Thank you

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    Mark Cohen 12 months ago

    Free Palestine from Hamas.

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    Annabelle Hakim 12 months ago

    Israel's genocidal bombings.
    13300+ Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes so far, of whom 7000+ of them are innocent children.
    30000+ injured. This is absolutely unacceptable.
    We need a
    CEASEFIRE NOW!