The debate over whether to formally call for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to rage across the state and greater U.S., with city councils in big metropolitan areas like Atlanta and Detroit having already joined calls to the national government for the cessation of all hostilities in Gaza.
Closer to home, the Northern California cities of Oakland and Richmond have called for a ceasefire, and locally, Cudahy notably became the first in L.A.
The over 4000,0000-strong City of Long Beach has formally joined in calling for a ceasefire, too, signing a statement of support for a “lasting humanitarian ceasefire" following a meeting in which more than 160 spoke on various sides of the issue. The proclamation was passed 5 to 2.
According to Long Beach Post, the signed proclamation presses federal officials to support negotiations toward “a peaceful resolution that achieves both an end to the attacks on Israel by Hamas and the protection of civilian life in Gaza and Israel.”