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A Richmond, California, city council erupted in chaos after a pro-Palestinian resolution was passed, accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing."
In a 5-1 vote, a Bay Area city council passed a resolution that supports Palestinians in Gaza after nearly seven hours of emotional debates over the war in Israel.
The measure states Palestinians are "currently facing a campaign of ethnic cleansing and collective punishment by the state of Israel."
According to the Chronicle, several attendees chanted, "Free free Palestine!" Others pleaded with the board to "not greenlight the endless attempts to kill more Jews."
People at the meeting also reportedly wore T-shirts and scarves representing the Palestinians and carried blue-and-white Israeli flags. Emotions were high during the session when attendees shouted over the speaker.
The resolution added that the "state of Israel is engaging in collective punishment against the Palestinian people in Gaza in response to Hamas attacks on Israel," citing Israel's restriction of electricity, water, and other medical supplies.
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In a 5-1 vote, a Bay Area city council passed a resolution that supports Palestinians in Gaza after nearly seven hours of emotional debates over the war in Israel.
The measure states Palestinians are "currently facing a campaign of ethnic cleansing and collective punishment by the state of Israel."
According to the Chronicle, several attendees chanted, "Free free Palestine!" Others pleaded with the board to "not greenlight the endless attempts to kill more Jews."
People at the meeting also reportedly wore T-shirts and scarves representing the Palestinians and carried blue-and-white Israeli flags. Emotions were high during the session when attendees shouted over the speaker.
The resolution added that the "state of Israel is engaging in collective punishment against the Palestinian people in Gaza in response to Hamas attacks on Israel," citing Israel's restriction of electricity, water, and other medical supplies.
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