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As we witness this, it also hits home for many Santa Ana families, who have family members <br />in Palestine living under Israeli occupation and are impacted by the ongoing genocide <br />currently taking place in Gaza. <br />That is why it is with a heavy heart that I express my disappointment in the recent decision to <br />vote against this crucial resolution to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian People in Support <br />of a Ceasefire. As a concerned community member, I am writing to urge your support. <br />As Americans, we must speak out and refuse to be complicit in this horrific violence and <br />oppression. Only justice, fairness, and strategic solutions can result in lasting peace for <br />Palestinians and Israelis. <br />Our tax dollars that can help us here in our communities aid in funding Israel to continue its <br />aggression against Palestinians. Experts around the world say people are being killed in <br />Gaza more quickly than in even the deadliest moments of the U.S.-led attacks in Iraq and <br />Afghanistan, which were themselves widely criticized by human rights groups. <br />Santa Ana, as a city that has always been at the forefront of social justice, it is imperative that <br />the council take a stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and call for an end to the <br />senseless bloodshed. <br />The decision to reject the ceasefire resolution is not just a political matter but a moral <br />imperative. We cannot turn a blind eye to the suffering of the Palestinian people, nor can we <br />allow political rhetoric to overshadow the urgent need for peace and justice. It is our collective <br />responsibility to ensure that Santa Ana city does not condone or support any form of violence <br />or oppression, especially when communities here risk attacks and hate crimes for supporting <br />Palestine. <br />I implore you to reconsider your position and agendize to vote in favor of a resolution calling <br />for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the genocide and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian <br />people in Gaza. By doing so, Santa Ana will reaffirm its commitment to upholding the <br />principles of humanity, justice, and peace. <br />Thank you for your efforts and service. <br />Abeer AbdelFattah <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />