Statement from Fremont City Council on the Conflict in Gaza and Israel
FREMONT, Calif. — March 20, 2024 — As leaders of the diverse and compassionate community of Fremont, we are deeply saddened and concerned about the escalating conflict in Gaza and Israel. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the violence, including innocent civilians who are caught in the crossfire.
The Fremont City Council is united in our call for sustained peace in the Palestine and Israel regions. While the City remains focused on local policy matters, we can no longer stand silent while tragic events continue to claim the lives of innocent people in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.
We have a humanitarian obligation as people, to speak out against actions that endanger those who are innocent, and above all, we must call for the safety of children by ensuring adequate supplies of food and water. Over the last several weeks many of our community members have shared personal stories of trauma, suffering, and death endured by loved ones due to this war. We mourn with them and we plea to end the violence that continues to endanger innocent lives. Fremont stands for peace, justice, and human rights for all, regardless of their nationality or background. We strongly condemn any actions that result in harm to civilians or undermine the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Locally, we are observing a disturbing increase in Islamophobia, antisemitism, anti-Arab, and anti-Jewish hate, which leaves many feeling isolated. As one of the safest cities in America, this City Council wants to ensure that Fremont is safe and welcoming, where diversity is celebrated, and peace is at our core. We care deeply for our entire community and our highest priority is that Fremont remains a Compassionate City for ALL. This is an incredibly difficult time in our history, and we must stand together hand in hand, committed, and united against hate.
We urge all parties involved to engage in meaningful dialogue to halt the hostilities and address the root causes of the conflict. Only through dialogue and diplomacy can a lasting and just solution be achieved. We call on our community to come together in solidarity and empathy to support initiatives that promote peace in the Palestine region, fosters reconciliation, and work toward mutual understanding.
Together, we can unite to build a better future for all.
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CONTACT :
Geneva Bosques
Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs
City of Fremont
510-284-4094
gbosques@fremont.gov
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