People’s World: Oakland City Council unanimously passes resolution for ceasefire in Gaza
OAKLAND, Calif. – At a six-hour special meeting Nov. 27, the Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for an immediate, ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, joining other communities across the U.S. that have passed ceasefire measures, including Detroit, Baltimore, Atlanta, Providence, R.I. and Richmond, Calif. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is to vote Dec. 5 on a similar measure.
The resolution, introduced by Councilmember Carroll Fife, calls for an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages and unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. It calls for restoration of food, water, electricity and medical supplies to Gaza, respecting international law, and resolving the conflict in a way that protects the security of all innocent civilians.
