As Israel and Hamas continue a temporary truce to free more hostages, Oakland city leaders Monday night voted unanimously to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
While everyone can agree that they want the violence to stop, and even though this resolution is symbolic, the conversation centered around what specific language will be included in the resolution.
The disagreement was on display at competing rallies before the meeting began.
One group wanted the council to approve the resolution as it currently stands, with a call for the release of all hostages and restoration of critical humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
Another group felt the council needed to include stronger language condemning the attacks by Hamas.
Now that the resolution is passed, it will be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, President Joe Biden and several local and state leaders to urge them to take immediate action and join the calls for a ceasefire.
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