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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - #18Alcala, Abigail From: Jaxx Union Down < Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 12:51 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan; Penaloza, David; eComment Subject: Resolution in Solidarity with Palestinians in Support of a Ceasefire Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, I trust this letter finds you well. It is with a heavy heart and a sense of urgency that I implore you to lend your voices to the call for justice and humanity by passing the Resolution in Solidarity with Palestinian People in Support of a Ceasefire. We have witnessed the injustices of the occupation of Palestine, where Israeli occupation forces have massacred 20,000 Palestinians since October 7, including a heartbreaking number of 8,000 children and displaced 1.7 million Gazans. The world is watching, and Santa Ana, a beacon of diversity and inclusivity, has a unique opportunity to stand on the right side of history. The destruction of vital infrastructure of Gaza are haunting reminders that Gaza is now considered a graveyard and is in urgent need of humanitarian intervention from local members of Congress. This resolution calls for Santa Ana to be a leader in human rights for all people. In our community, Arabs and Muslims contribute immensely to the rich tapestry of Santa Ana's cultural diversity. Their voices, experiences, and heritage are integral parts of the very fabric that makes Santa Ana unique. By passing a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire, Santa Ana has the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, compassion, and a commitment to protecting families from the backlash of hate crimes. Santa Ana needs solidarity, and our community can be a source of support for people experiencing the rise of hate crimes due to the dehumanization of Palestinians in the media and within our governments. Let Santa Ana be a city that stands united against injustice and bigotry and sends a clear message that we value the lives of all individuals, regardless of their background or nationality. Thank you for your time, consideration, and the crucial work you do for our community. We look forward to your City Council's passing of this humanitarian resolution. Sincerely, <Name> Santa Ana, CA 92705 Flores, Dora From: Sent: Thursday, February 29, 2024 3:42 PM To: eComment Cc: vamezuca@santa-ana.org Subject: Thank you! Dear Mayor Amezuca, Thank you for upholding your duty as the mayor of Santa Ana and ensuring that city business continues to be the priority for the city council. I appreciate your commitment to protecting the interests of the citizens in Santa Ana by refusing to allow your own moral compass to be swayed by those to try to shout over you. Your ability to stand strong in the face of an attempt to bring international issues into local politics is admirable and displays your great leadership. The community stands with you! Sent from my iPhone 23 Flores, Dora From: Karen Jaffe < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 1:13 PM To: eComment Subject: Don't Waste City Money Dear Council, I hope this email finds you well. As a concerned resident of our vibrant community, I am writing to bring to your attention a matter that has been of significant concern in recent months. It has come to my notice that many city halls across the nation, including ours, have been engaging in discussions related to the war in the Middle East. While global events undoubtedly have an impact on us all, it is my belief that municipal discussions should primarily focus on matters directly relevant to our community. In the City of Irvine, the prolonged open comments on this international issue have unfortunately led to an atmosphere of hate and divisiveness in our city hall meetings. This divisive environment has, regrettably, extended its reach to our local schools, adversely affecting our children's learning environment. I want to draw your attention to the positive steps taken by the City of Irvine on 2/27/2024, where a resolution was passed to cease discussions on the Middle East conflict during city hall meetings. This decision, supported by three council members, marked the beginning of a healing process for our community. Considering the potential impact on community harmony, diversity, and inclusion, I urge you to consider presenting a similar motion during our city council meetings. By taking this proactive step, we can prevent the division that has affected other communities and protect the unity and inclusivity that make our city so special. I firmly believe that our community will support such a resolution, as it reflects our shared commitment to maintaining a positive and cohesive environment for all residents. Let us work together to ensure that our city remains a beacon of unity, understanding, and diversity. Thank you for your time and dedication to serving our community. I trust that you will carefully consider this matter for the benefit of us all. Karen Jaffe 21 Flores, Dora From: Dalia Taft < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 8:23 AM To: eComment Subject: Tomorrow's Santa Ana City Council meeting (March 5) I support a Palestinian state - wholeheartedly. I support Palestinians, wholeheartedly. I support peace, wholeheartedly. This is why I am asking you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. If only those supporting this resolution would try to find ACTUAL local solutions (such as initiating talks between Arab and Jewish residents to try to find common ground) rather than throwing oil on a tragedy burning out of control, I would be right there with them. Instead, all they're doing is allowing the world's oldest hate to rise up yet again. As a Jew, this scares the crap out of me. I am 61 years old and have never experienced this level of hatred towards me simply because of my ethnicity and my faith. My lived experience, and that of pretty much EVERY JEW AROUND THE WORLD, has changed for the worse since 10/7, whether we support Israel or not. The amount of hate, vitriol, rage, and rampant toxicity seen at these city council meetings is disheartening at best and intimidating and threatening at worst. Those who are bringing this highly divisive issue to city councils throughout the state do not have Santa Ana's best interests at heart - all they are trying to do is to strengthen hate towards Israel and Jews. As a Jew, I can honestly say that after 2,000 years of this hatred, we're done with this. NEVER AGAIN means NEVER AGAIN. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community of Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please vote against this hate -filled resolution AND pass a motion to oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana, just like the city of Irvine did this past Tuesday. Sincerely, Dalia Taft Irvine 19 Flores, Dora From: Hall, Jennifer Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 8:42 AM To: eComment Subject: FW: ADL Letter to Santa Ana City Council re Ceasefire Resolution Attachments: ADL Letter to Santa Ana Council re Ceasefire Resolution.pdf ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Levi, Peter" < Date: Mar 4, 2024 8:34 AM� Subject: ADL Letter to Santa Ana City Council re Ceasefire Resolution To: "Phan, Thai" <TPhan@santa-ana.org> Cc: Councilmember Phan, Please find attached ADL's Letter to Santa Ana City Council re Ceasefire Resolution concerning item on the March 5 city council meeting. Peter Peter Levi Regional Director Pronouns: he/him (why do pronouns matter?) ADL Orange County/Long Beach orangecounty.adl.org t: 1 Regional Officers Regional Chair Michelle Gerstley Committee Chairs Advocacy & Engagement Stuart Katz Civil Rights Stuart Wolfe Development Gene Alterman Education Robin Steinmetz At large Josh Grushkin Mark Kudler Michael Rosen Mike Rubin Marc Schneider Regional Staff Regional Director Peter Levi Director of Development Evelyn Ramirez -Schultz Director of Education Shannon McGowan National Officers National Chair Ben Sax CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt Deputy National Director Kenneth Jacobson ADL@ ORANGE COUNTY/ LONG BEACH March 4, 2024 Santa Ana City Council 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Members of the Santa Ana City Council, On behalf of the Anti -Defamation League (ADL) Orange County/Long Beach Region, we write to you with concern over the proposed resolution by the City of Sana Ana Councilmember Vasquez. Following Hamas' horrific terrorist attack on Israel on October 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza with a large humanitarian toll, it is understandable that calls are intensifying for an immediate ceasefire. We all hope for a cessation of hostilities, the return of all the hostages, a respite for the affected civilians in Gaza, and a future of peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians. While the ceasefire resolution is seemingly a well-intentioned effort for the city of Santa Ana to make a statement about the Israel-Hamas conflict, the ongoing war is nuanced and such statements require careful consideration in its potential impact on affected communities. We are concerned with the precedent that such a resolution could set in commenting on future conflicts — further dividing the City of Santa Ana. Additionally, this resolution is a second attempt to address this issue after the first resolution didn't pass while fomenting hostilities in the city. Our elected council represents broad and diverse constituencies. City councils are not tasked with creating positions on behalf of the United States as it relates to foreign policy. And such city council resolutions and statements are simply declaratory in nature — further pulling the community apart. We would suggest that it would be more constructive, and aligned with the role of these elected bodies, to introduce measures to bring communities together, rather than sow divisions. Words matter and in the fight against hate, action is just as important. Furthermore, as we have seen across the country, the introduction of these resolutions has been used in many cases as an opportunity for individuals to use the public comment portion of debate to demonize Israel, Zionists and Jews and engage in other forms of antisemitic speech. While it is welcome and appropriate for the City of Santa Ana to condemn "the recent rise of Islamophobia, Antisemitism, racist, homophobic, and xenophobic attacks in our ADL Orange County/Long Beach 1201 Dove Street, Suite 390, Newport Beach, CA 92660 1 t: 949.679.3737 1 Orange-County@adl.org I Orange-County.adl.org Regional Officers Regional Chair Michelle Gerstley ADL@ Committee Chairs ORANGE COUNTY/ Advocacy & Engagement Stuart Katz LONG BEACH Civil Rights Stuart Wolfe Development city and across the nation", the initial and failed resolution that City Council members Gene Alterman brought had a sustained antisemitic impact on the Jewish community. Education Robin Steinmetz We appreciate that the Mayor has personally reached out to the Jewish community At large apologizing for the negative impact. Additionally, we hope that the City Council Josh Grushkin Mark Kudler members will also make a similar effort to act in good faith in their sincerity of fighting Michael Rosen Mike Rubin antisemitism. ADL is the leading anti -hate organization in the country fighting Marc Schneider antisemitism and requests a meeting with the Santa Ana City Council members. Regional Staff Regional Director We hope that the City Council will use this moment as an opportunity to bring our city Peter Levi together rather than move us farther apart. Director of Development Evelyn Ramirez -Schultz Thank you for your consideration. Director of Education Shannon McGowan National Officers National Chair Sincerely, Ben Sax CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt , i Deputy National Director Kenneth Jacobson Peter S. Levi Regional Director ADL Orange County/Long Beach 1201 Dove Street, Suite 390, Newport Beach, CA 92660 1 t: 949.679.3737 1 Orange-County@adl.org I Orange-County.adl.org Flores, Dora From: Mar W < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 12:26 AM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Appreciation for dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers I have lived in the local community for over 50 years and have never witnessed the alarming current level of Antisemitism as is going on today. There is a war thousands of miles away that has stirred a lot of emotions and concern. I ask you to focus on our community, our residents here in the United States, many of whom are being harassed, intimated, and subjected to violence due to their religion and/or ethnicity. I urge you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. This resolution goes against peace. These types of resolutions have proven only to provide a platform for those that want to spew vile antisemitic rhetoric, false narratives, revisionist history, and hate toward the Jewish community. We do not want the war between Israel and Hamas to continue and wish for a negotiated Settlement that offers peace and security for both the Palestinians and Israelis. This resolution does not express such sentiment. Further, I am horrified that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote because they care about the safety of the residents in their community. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically, its resident's safety, or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you for your time and consideration, Diana M. Flores, Dora From: Dalia Bromberg < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 12:19 AM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Council members, My family has been a member of the local Jewish community for over 39 years, and after already attending your first City Council meeting on this issue, we ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 418 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. With much thanks for reviewing, Dalia Bromberg Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Coreen Mueller < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 6:27 AM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you, Coreen Mueller Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Robyn Hersch < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 6:31 AM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Alissa Haroush < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 7:09 AM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Alissa Haroush Flores, Dora From: Annette Berg < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 11:29 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Wendy Bokota < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 11:14 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Wendy Bokota 949-887-3601 Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Stephaney < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 10:18 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Stephaney Avital If you want happiness for a lifetime, help the next generation. - Chinese Proverb Flores, Dora From: Jill Mittelman < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 10:08 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Debbie Hirschmann < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 9:14 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Debbie Hirschmann Sent from my Whone Flores, Dora From: n,5a < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:41 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. tv iPhone-nn ri tv] Flores, Dora From: Sandra Rips < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:32 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sandra Rips Flores, Dora From: Debbie Hertz < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:31 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Respectfully, Debbie Hertz Flores, Dora From: Talha Muhammad < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:16 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear council members. You are currently recieving MANY astroturfed emails from Facebook groups such as "California Residents Fighting Antisemitism". Ignore them. Do the right thing. Ceasefire NOW. -Talha Muhammad Flores, Dora From: Sandi < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:35 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. These types of resolutions have proven only to provide a platform for those that want to spew vile antisemitic rhetoric, false narratives, revisionist history, and hate toward the Jewish community. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you, SD Flores, Dora From: ILAN SOUSSAN < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:05 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Robin Steinmetz < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:41 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. In peace, Robin Steinmetz Flores, Dora From: Doriana Zutler < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:40 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Dalia Taft < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:21 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers, As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana, which is exactly what the Irvine City Council did this past week. As for me, I support a Palestinian state - wholeheartedly. I support Palestinians, wholeheartedly. If these agents of hate would try to find ACTUAL solutions instead of throwing oil on a tragedy burning out of control, I would be right there with them. Instead, all they're doing is allowing the world's oldest hate to rise up yet again. As a Jew, this scares the crap out of me. I am 61 years old and have never experienced this level of hate towards me simply because of my ethnicity and my faith. The amount of hate, vitriol, rage, and rampant toxicity seen at these city council meetings is disheartening at best and intimidating and threatening at worst. Those who are bringing this highly divisive issue to city councils throughout the state do not have Santa Ana's best interests at heart - all they are trying to do is to strengthen hate towards Israel and Jews. As a Jew, I can honestly say that after 2,000 years of this hatred, we're done with this. NEVER AGAIN means NEVER AGAIN. Please vote against this hate -filled resolution AND pass a motion to never bring it up again, just like the city of Irvine did this past Tuesday. Sincerely, Dalia Taft Irvine Flores, Dora From: Lopez, Jessie Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 3:42 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service -----Original Message ----- From: judy yehuda < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 2:39 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie <VAmezcua@santa-ana.org>; Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>; Phan, Thai <TPhan@santa-ana.org>; Bacerra, Phil <pbacerra@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org> Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Respectfully, Judy Yehuda Flores, Dora From: Chuck Feingold < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:17 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from Chuck's iPhone Flores, Dora From: elana rams < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:16 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you, Elana Blumenthal Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Farzad Feiz < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:11 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Farzad Feiz DDS Flores, Dora From: Inbar Shutan Levy < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:10 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Carol Jones < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:08 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Carol Jones Flores, Dora From: Vered Rubin < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:07 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Leslie Tucker < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:05 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Debra Kushon < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 7:02 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Debra Flores, Dora From: Doriana Zutler < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 4:01 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Israella Ben yishay <ella.by89@icloud.com> Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:00 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Oriya Hirschhorn < Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:54 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Oriya Typos compliments of my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Sharen Golshan < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:50 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Best, Sharen Gols Flores, Dora From: Stephanie Gayshon < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:43 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Lali Accad-Elisha < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:43 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Dr. Michal Accad-Elisha, MD.,MsG. Flores, Dora From: Jeffrey Shugarman < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:38 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Michalle Mor Barak < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:24 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Jonathan Skupsky < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:19 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Janice R. Brenman < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:46 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Very best wishes, Janice R. Brenman Flores, Dora From: Anna Putterman < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:45 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Joe Bader < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:45 PM To: Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Phan, Thai; Amezcua, Valerie Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Joe Bader Flores, Dora From: Ariel Kopelioff < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:44 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers, I am very concerned that community members demanding a resolution for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Margo Marcus < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:43 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you, Margo Marcus Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Shelly Aks < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:42 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Council members, As a Santa Ana resident and a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target council members. Council members who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Shelly Aks Flores, Dora From: Yuri BOIARSKY < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:41 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Keren seker gafni < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:40 PM To: Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Phan, Thai; Amezcua, Valerie Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Respectfully, Keren Seker Gafni Flores, Dora From: Stephanie Gayshon < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:36 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Konya Vivanti < > Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:26 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Sharon Sobel < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:25 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Sandra Unterberger < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:23 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Urgent! Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service! Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you, Sandra Paperny Flores, Dora From: Ani Modiano < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:13 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Galina Bukh < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:12 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Galina Bukh Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android Flores, Dora From: Hadara Mandel < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:12 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers, As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. For your reference, I have included a video from the Orland Park city Council meeting regarding this same seas, fire resolution. I would employ you to listen to what the mayor had to say. He is not Jewish, and I think he would open your eyes to a lot of things you may not be aware of. I also think it's quite helpful as he is in the Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau's Mic Drop Following Gaza Ceasefire Request israellycool.cor Did you Palestinians REF state - Peel commission 1937 - UN partition plan 1947 - Israel declaration of ind - Oslo accords 19,93 ioncoi - Barak offer Camp David - Saudi initiative 2002 - Otmert's offer 2008 - Kerry Obama, initiative'j'g Tvi innr%l 11 Thank you for your time, Hadara Mandel Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:10 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Howard Frantz < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 5:07 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Respectfully Miriam Frantz Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: berdy < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:56 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Irene B Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Gabriella Ahdoot < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:56 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Stav Ozdoba < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:55 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Karen Jaffe < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:53 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Karen Jaffe Flores, Dora From: Helen Porat < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:52 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Helen Porat PT, DPT, MTC Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Shlomi Nachman < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:51 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Shlomo Nachman Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Lena Shupper < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:35 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Lena Shupper Credentialed Educator Parent of a student in Santa Ana Flores, Dora From: Tilly Levine < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:31 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone 9495331383 Flores, Dora From: Stuart Friedman < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:31 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Stuart Friedman stuart@pma-co.com This information is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any device. Flores, Dora From: Sarah Riffs < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:29 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers, As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sincerely, (Mrs.) Cheryl Rabin Flores, Dora From: Sandra Elkin Lester < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:28 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you! Sandi Lester Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Iris Goldman < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:28 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Helene Musikanth < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:28 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Hilary C. Rosen < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:28 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Cheers, Hilary C.S. Rosen +1 (510) 862-5260 hilairecsmith@gmail.com Sorry for any typos in this email as I have giant fingers and a tiny keyboard. Flores, Dora From: Deborah Fogel < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:26 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Barank < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 4:25 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Iris Barank Flores, Dora From: Myra Firth < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:53 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Sigal < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:45 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community and a homeowner in Santa Ana, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you, Sigal Flores, Dora From: robin gurien < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:45 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers: As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sincerely, Robin Gurien Flores, Dora From: Shane Earn < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:40 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Just add god Flores, Dora From: oritbest < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:30 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Orit Best Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Flores, Dora From: Jillbtt < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:37 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Janine < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:28 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Alen.Beygelman < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:28 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Alen Beygelman Insurance Agent/Broker Ca. Ins. Lic. 94304686 u c: ( u b: ( 0 : Flores, Dora From: lisa Bogart < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 3:24 PM To: Penaloza, David; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Phan, Thai; Amezcua, Valerie Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Lisa Bogart Flores, Dora From: Lopez, Jessie Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 10:44 AM To: eComment Subject: FW: Thank you for your support! From: robin gurien < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:42 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie <VAmezcua@santa-ana.org>; Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>; Phan, Thai <TPhan@santa-ana.org>; Bacerra, Phil <pbacerra@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org> Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Sincerely, Robin Gurien Flores, Dora From: Yael Nahum < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:35 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Flores, Dora From: shron refael < Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:44 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 918 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 918 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sharon Refael SharonRefae166@gma11. com (714)318-6502 Sent from my Whone Flores, Dora From: Lara Alexander Abell < Sunday, March 3, 2024 9:01 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. L Abel I Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Hadas Gmail < > Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:37 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Anat Bombet < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:35 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: elana rams < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:55 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Thank you, Elana Blumenthal Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Helen Porat < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:35 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Helen Porat PT, DPT, MTC Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Tzlil Litvac < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:36 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. With gratitude. Tzlil Flores, Dora From: limor lehavi < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:37 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! I want to once again thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a so-called Ceasefire Resolution (but which was just a nice name for an anti -Israel resolution) in Santa Ana. As your city will consider yet another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, these so-called ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, so-called ceasefire resolutions. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Ziona Shprecher < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:41 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Shelly Aks < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:47 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Sincerely, Shelly Aks Flores, Dora From: Naz < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:37 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Your support is appreciated Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Thanks Orange County Resident Naz Yacobi Flores, Dora From: Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:41 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Flores, Dora From: Shlomi Nachman < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 4:15 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Shlomo Nachman Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Jodie z < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:50 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Amanda Leibowitz < Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 3:49 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Bacerra, Phil; Penaloza, David Subject: Thank you for your support! Thank you for your vote in December 2023 opposing adoption of a Ceasefire Resolution in Santa Ana. As your city will consider another such resolution at the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 City Council meeting, I urge you to hold steadfast in your previous position. Regardless of your personal position on the wars going on overseas, municipal discussions should focus on matters directly relevant to the local community. As we have seen throughout the state and the country, ceasefire resolutions create division and wedges in the cities where they are passed. Please do not harm Santa Ana's harmony, diversity, and inclusion. Oppose this, and all other, ceasefire resolutions. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Lopez, Jessie Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 3:31 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: Ceasefire Resolution From: Martin Nakell < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 3:21 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie <VAmezcua@santa-ana.org>; Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>; Phan, Thai <TPhan@santa-ana.org>; Bacerra, Phil <pbacerra@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org> Subject: Ceasefire Resolution Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item 418 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. I would like to point out one anti -Israel sentiment not so subtly buried as assumption in the resolution's opening: a ceasefire is inherently good. It is unfortunately not. To oppose a ceasefire looks like war mongering. But to support this ceasefire encourages war. Hamas's calls for another oct 7, and another, and another loudly proclaim that a ceasefire paves the way to more war. a call for a ceasefire is a call for Israeli suicide. it is at best naive, at worst dishonest, nefarious. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item 418 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Flores, Dora From: Lopez, Jessie Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 3:48 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service -----Original Message ----- From: Staci and Alan Kessel < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 12:04 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie <VAmezcua@santa-ana.org>; Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>; Phan, Thai <TPhan@santa-ana.org>; Bacerra, Phil <pbacerra@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org> Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Mayor Amezcus and Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, Staci Kessel Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Lopez, Jessie Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 3:43 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: Thank you for staying focused on local issues -----Original Message ----- From: Yuri BOIARSKY < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 1:49 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie <VAmezcua@santa-ana.org>; Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>; Phan, Thai <TPhan@santa-ana.org>; Bacerra, Phil <pbacerra@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org> Subject: Thank you for staying focused on local issues Dear Council members, As a member of the local community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Lopez, Jessie Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 3:38 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service -----Original Message ----- From: Yadira Delgado < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 3:38 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie <VAmezcua@santa-ana.org>; Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>; Phan, Thai <TPhan@santa-ana.org>; Bacerra, Phil <pbacerra@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org> Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Lopez, Jessie Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 5:14 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service -----Original Message ----- From: C L < Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 5:03 PM To: Amezcua, Valerie <VAmezcua@santa-ana.org>; Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org>; Phan, Thai <TPhan@santa-ana.org>; Bacerra, Phil <pbacerra@santa-ana.org>; Penaloza, David <DPenaloza@santa-ana.org> Subject: Thank you for your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service Dear Councilmembers As a member of the local Jewish community, I ask you to oppose the Ceasefire Resolution listed as Agenda Item #18 of March 5, 2024, Santa Ana City Council meeting. No one wants the war between Israel and Hamas to continue. We are all watching the international media for news of a negotiated peace that acknowledges Israelis' and Palestinians' right to exist in peace. This resolution does not express such sentiment. I am also very concerned that community members demanding this resolution have seemed to target councilmembers. Councilmembers who have opposed ceasefire resolutions have been subjected to harassment and threats. No elected official should be ridiculed or targeted for a vote they made in their official capacities. Your continued integrity and vigilant dedication to public service should never be sacrificed nor should your safety ever be threatened. You have shown unparalleled courage at an unprecedented time. Thank you for being the standard bearers of responsible government. Santa Ana has long been considered a crucial community hub in Orange County. Your work on the council has been a beacon for unity and a voice for progress. Please do not let the loudest voices in the room derail your commitment to Santa Ana specifically or to participatory democracy in general. Please reject Agenda Item #18 and oppose all further discussion of items that are outside the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ana. Carol Lean Flores, Dora From: Hall, Jennifer Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 5:56 PM To: eComment Subject: FW: JFedOC Letter Attachments: JFedOC Santa Ana City Council Letter 3.4.24.pdf From: Erik Ludwig <eludwig@ifedoc.org> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 5:00 PM To: Hatch, Tom <thatch@santa-ana.org> Subject: JFedOC Letter Dear Mr. Hatch, I hope this finds you well. Please see the attached, which has also been delivered through the website portal to Council members. I would appreciate you ensuring it was received. With appreciation, Erik Erik Ludwig, PhD President & CEO Jewish Federation of Orange County Irvine, CA 92603 0: Amplifying Jewish Life. Sustaining the Jewish Future. R• • SiJ@SCRIB€ f @ MR=a 1 �s1 Jewish Federation ORANGE COUNTY February 26, 2024 Board of Directors Samueli Jewish Campus 1 Federation Way, Suite 210 Irvine, CA 92603-0174 Tel: 949.435.3484 Jewishoc.org Board Chair Dear Honorable Members of the Santa Ana City Council, Amir Kahana On behalf of the Jewish community, we are writing to express our profound concerns regarding the resolution Immediate Past Chair Heather Kline on the Israel-Hamas conflict scheduled for consideration during your meeting on Tuesday, March 5. This resolution, as currently proposed, is deeply flawed and dangerous, and will exacerbate divisions within our Secretary community at a time when unity is desperately needed. Andrea Alfi Treasurer Requesting Removal of Proposed Israel-Hamas Resolution Barry Grossman First, the conflict in Gaza is not a municipal issue. It falls beyond the subject matter jurisdiction of the Santa Directors Ana city council. The conflict falls within the realms of the federal government, international organizations, Yael Aronoff and diplomatic efforts, and addressing them here is not within the purview of the council's municipal duties. Sharon Beck Rebbetzin Naomi Blesofsky Engaging in this matter distracts from the council's primary responsibilities and risks diverting attention and Danielle Bronner resources from local issues that directly impact the citizens of Santa Ana. Jason Feld Roger F. Friedman Second, such rhetoric has no place in the discourse of a city council that represents the diverse and vibrant Steve Kaufman community of Santa Ana. It is essential to recognize the complexity of the Israel-Hamas conflict without Bentley Kerr Howard Levy resorting to oversimplifications that only serve to inflame tensions and spread hate. For example, equating of Peter Macdonald Palestinian prisoners with Israeli hostages in the language of the resolution is egregious. This false Anna Putterman equivalency is not only factually incorrect — as evidenced by Hamas' unwillingness to even identify Lori Schwartz remaining hostages — but also serves to propagate vile antisemitic tropes. Patty Seyburn Margot Shapiro Len Simon Requesting that City Council meetings are not used to promote hate speech Stuart B. Wolfe Sam Wyman It is deeply troubling to us that because some councilmembers have decided to use City Council meetings as a platform for engaging their own beliefs on international politics, the council chambers have become a venue Board Member Emeritus for antisemitic hate speech, particularly since October 7. Such rhetoric from councilmembers, whether Blossom Siegel inadvertent or purposeful, is aligned with the agenda of Hamas, who could bring about an immediate peace President & CEO by returning the hostages and bodies of dead Israelis, and surrendering. The fact that some council members Erik Ludwig, PhD appear to support or even encourage this divisive and harmful behavior is unacceptable. This hostility, often brought into our city by individuals from as far away as the Bay Area, threatens the very fabric of our local community. Jewish spaces, including our schools and synagogues, require armed security. Public schools have seen increases in bullying and antisemitic behavior against Jewish students, and teachers have begun to engage in curricular choices that have the potential to systemically drive Jew -hatred and bigotry into Santa Ana's schools. While we appreciate that many local leaders, including Mayor Amezcua and Congressman Correa, have been working diligently to address rising hate in Santa Ana, other members of this body continue to engage in symbolic gestures that play into a dangerous narrative that does nothing to advance peace or understanding. Their actions only risk further alienating and endangering members of our community. Jewish Federation ORANGE COUNTY Board of Directors Board Chair Amir Kahana Immediate Past Chair Heather Kline Secretary Andrea Alfi Treasurer Barry Grossman Directors Yael Aronoff Sharon Beck Rebbetzin Naomi Blesofsky Danielle Bronner Jason Feld Roger F. Friedman Steve Kaufman Bentley Kerr Howard Levy Peter Macdonald Anna Putterman Lori Schwartz Patty Seyburn Margot Shapiro Len Simon Stuart B. Wolfe Sam Wyman Board Member Emeritus Blossom Siegel President & CEO Erik Ludwig, PhD Samueli Jewish Campus 1 Federation Way, Suite 210 Irvine, CA 92603-0174 Tel: 949.435.3484 Jewishoc.org The local Jewish community seeks nothing more than peace for all peoples, both locally and globally. Our Federation, through initiatives like the Rose Project, has long been committed to fostering understanding and cooperation among diverse groups. We are eager to support the Santa Ana City Council in its efforts to strengthen our community during these challenging times. However, the adoption of this resolution would represent a significant step in the wrong direction, undermining the values of inclusivity and respect that we hold dear. We urge to reject divisiveness head-on. We ask that you work collaboratively with the Jewish Federation of Orange County to heal the divisions that have emerged. Let us focus on fostering a community environment where all individuals, regardless of their background or beliefs, can feel safe and valued. Sincerely, .Rrruiz- ,� Amir Kahana, Board Chair Erik Ludwig, President & CEO c.c. City Manager *A*�^' Jeff Margolis, Rose Council Chair Flores, Dora From: Bulmaro Vicente < > Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 6:36 PM To: eComment Subject: 03/05 CC Meeting Public Comment - Item 18 Chispa's Letter of Support Attachments: Chispa- Item 18 Support Letter 03.04.24 Santa Ana CC.docx.pdf Hello, Please see Chispa's Letter of Support for Item 18. In Solidarity, Boomer Policy and Political Director I Chispa e: c: Santa Ana, CA 92705 Chispa is building a political home for young Latinxs in Orange County! Please consider making a donation to help us build our casita. Chispa is a project of Tides Advocacy, a 5010 non-profit organization. Chispa � Chispa March 4, 2024 Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 ecommentna.santa-ana.ore Via Email RE: ITEM 18 - SUPPORT City Resolution Calling in Support of an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Councilmembers, I write on behalf of Chispa to express our support for the Resolution of the City Council of Santa Ana to call for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza. The City of Santa Ana (City) must commit to voicing their humanitarian support for civilians in Gaza, and for the safety of all Palestinian people against anti -Palestinian rhetoric and hate. The death toll in Gaza has tragically exceeded 25,000 innocent Palestinian lives, with more than half of them being children. As an organization that seeks to engage with excluded peoples to uproot systems of oppression and cultivate community accountability, solidarity, and self-determination for our communities to thrive, we believe in the liberation of all people and acknowledge the decades of suffering and displacement experienced by Palestinians and their struggle to reclaim their fundamental human rights. Chispa stands in solidarity with Palestinians' right to self-determination, peace and freedom from settler colonialism, military occupation, land theft, and ethnic cleansing. We believe all children and youth deserve to live free from fear and all people deserve safety and peace. We stand with the Palestinian community calling for self determination, freedom, and true peace that ends the decades long violence of the status quo. For these reasons, Chispa urges you to pass this resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, joining the ranks of four cities in Southern California, including Cudahy, Long Beach, Pomona, and Montebello, in this crucial step towards peace. Sincerely, /�2�G�j��iJ��r✓� Bulmaro Vicente Policy and Political Director CC: VAmezcuaasanta-ana.or JessieLol2ez c&santa-ana.org TPhanLsanta-ana.org JRyanHemandez(a-) santa-ana. ors BVazquezng.santa-ana.org DP enaloza(& Santa-ana. org PBacerra(& santa-ana.or� Flores, Dora From: Mohamad Abdelfattah < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 8:15 AM To: eComment Subject: Agenda Item 18 Hello, I would like to share this video posted on X as my public comment for agenda item 18 tonight. https:Hx.com/ajplus/status/1764517376169566305?s=46&t=93TDrtkwdIFAonBKY00pAQ Thank you, Mohamad Abdelfattah Flores, Dora From: Flores, Gaston Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 10:22 AM To: eComment Subject: FW: Contact the City Council Submission From: notify@proudcity.com <notify@proudcity.com> Sent: Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:13 PM To: Flores, Gaston <GFlores@santa-ana.org> Subject: Contact the City Council Submission Name Darrell Neft Email Address California United States Map It Phone ( Who is this message for? • Mayor Valerie Amezcua • Mayor Pro Tern Thai Viet Phan • Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez • Councilmember Jessie Lopez • Councilmember Phil Bacerra • Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez • Councilmember David Penaloza Comments or questions A few bits of information: 1. The only order from the International Criminal Court was that Hamas immediately and unconditionally release of all the hostages. Israel was only required to issue a report on what its doing to minimize civilian casualties. 2. Hamas is a generally recognized as a terrorist organization, including statements by the UN Secretary -General. 3. Casualty information from Gaza comes from the Hamas ministry of health. 4. Approximately 2 million Palestinians live in Israel, most are citizens of Israel and they vote for members of the Knesset. 5. Hamas still advocates the total destruction of Jews and Israel. 6. There are reports, not confirmed, that about half of the casualties in Gaza are Hamas or related terrorists. If Santa Ana city council decides to pass a statement, I suggest only item one above be addressed. 1 Darrell Neft Flores, Dora From: Flores, Gaston Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 10:22 AM To: eComment Subject: FW: Contact the City Council Submission From: notify@proudcity.com <notify@proudcity.com> Sent: Thursday, February 29, 2024 9:18 PM To: Flores, Gaston <GFlores@santa-ana.org> Subject: Contact the City Council Submission Name Efrem Joelson Email Address California United States Map It Who is this message for? • Mayor Valerie Amezcua • Mayor Pro Tern Thai Viet Phan • Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez • Councilmember Jessie Lopez • Councilmember Phil Bacerra • Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez • Councilmember David Penaloza Comments or questions Please don't pass a ceasefire resolution. Post Body Hi Councilmember Vazquez, I read the Requested Item Report as the premise for what is written in the ceasefire resolution that will be heard at the upcoming council meeting. I also read the proposed resolution. I'd like to bring up a few concerns to your attention: 1. The Requested Item Report provides a few statistics, however, I think you missed a few. I think it is warranted to provide the number of hostages taken on October 7th. Since you parse out how many Palestinian children have died in Gaza, will you please provide the number of children who were brutally murdered on October 7th? Additionally, please include the number of children that were taken hostage on October 7th. Will you also include the number of children that are still being held hostage in Gaza? How many total people are still hostages? This will provide clarity about why Israel is trying to eradicate Hamas and save hostage lives, two of which were rescued a few days ago. Since you are keen on identifying how long Gaza has been under siege (121 days), will you please provide the number of days the Israelis have been hostages. I think it's approaching 140 days. I'll let you do the research. 3 By the way, will you also provide the number of Palestinians that Hamas has killed since 2005. There were a few they killed when they accidentally fired a rocket at one of their hospitals recently. I must say that most Palestinians that Hamas has killed has been intentional. 2. The Requested Item Report mentions that, "over 25,000 innocent Palestinian civilians", have been killed. Many people have lost their lives and that is tragic. It is well documented that civilians (non-Hamas members) assisted Hamas on October 7th and beyond. I think it is difficult to call all 25,000 of those people as "innocent". Further, I assume that the 25,000 number includes members of Hamas. Again, that is an assumption of mine. How do you know that all 25,000 people are "innocent"? 3. The Requested Item Report affirms city "support for an immediate ceasefire resolution, where the state of Israel declares a permanent ceasefire over Gaza...". The resolution is titled 'A Resolution of the City Council of Santa Ana, California Affirming Support for the worldwide call for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza'. It is abhorrent that these documents only support a one- sided ceasefire. Hamas is on record by saying they will commit more October 7th style attacks on Israel in the future. It is well documented. Yet, based on how your documents are written, the city of Santa Ana would be fine with that sort of attack again. Those types of attacks will not stand and I am in favor of Israel destroying Hamas to save future Israeli lives. These documents drip with anti-Semitic and anti -Israel notions. I'm glad the resolution language calls for the release of hostages and I think everyone wants a ceasefire. The underlying issue here is that if you approve this type of resolution, the pro-Palestinian/Hamas folks will spin it as if the the City of Santa Ana outright condemns and blames Israel for what is happening. Based on the title of the resolution, I suppose they could make that leap. Anecdotally, after a lot of research, the City of Long Beach passed a very vanilla, down -the -fairway resolution and the pro- Palestinian/Hamas folks have twisted it with the media as if it is a document that condemns Israel. Please do not become a pawn. Please do not pass a ceasefire resolution. Thank you. Flores, Dora From: Flores, Gaston Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 10:23 AM To: eComment Subject: FW: Contact the City Council Submission From: notify@proudcity.com <notify@proudcity.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 10:11 AM To: Flores, Gaston <GFlores@santa-ana.org> Subject: Contact the City Council Submission Name Steffanie Belasco Email Address Santa Ana, California 92705 United States Map It Phone ( Who is this message for? • Mayor Valerie Amezcua Comments or questions Dear Mayor Amezcua, I want to express my deepest gratitude in your leadership on the City Council of Santa Ana in rejecting the proposal of the Israel- Hamas Resolution. In my view, it is a wolf in sheep's clothing and will have an overall negative impact on our city and others in the U.S.A. You have been courageous and I have respect for your wisdom and support. Thank you for leading the council in the business that you have been given by the voters, to deal with local issues such as economy of the city, improving shelter and food distribution for those with needs , and so many other local civic matters. Again, thank you for all that you do to maintain order at meetings and meet your citizens needs. Steffanie Belasco Member of Temple Beth Sholom of Santa Ana Flores, Dora From: notify@proudcity.com on behalf of Michael Wauschek <notify@proudcity.com> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 10:04 AM To: !City Clerk Subject: New submission from Contact the Clerk of the Council's Office Name Michael Wauschek Email Message Goodmorning I am concern citizen how come we can keep Zionist Israel more genocide $ whenever they ask but we can't help our own government of government shutdown. All of that $ is literally going to waste. In which that $ help were it post to go no but into their pockets. It's no longer business as usual anymore. By government shutdown your were all temporary losing your job because the USA decided that genocide is more important vs helping ourselves. Yes finally Biden had realized that genocide is horrible of what Israel is doing to it own people. But at the sametime it's way to late to finally give aid. It's like hey a tenant is about to evicted by a landlord that only see greedy in his eyes. That he clearly breaking the law but we going to give your food gift card so you get. Say we are to help you then after you give all of quote help them then admittly tell well if you don't leave we have the police to help evicte you out but we hear to help in anyway we can no thanks. Flores, Dora From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: See attached file. Dale Helvig Resident, Santa Ana Dale Helvig < Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:42 AM eComment; Hall, Jennifer; Amezcua, Valerie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan; Penaloza, David Hatch, Tom; Mendoza, Steven; Carvalho, Sonia R. 2024-03-05 Letter to City Council -Item 18-Ceasefire Resolution 2024-03-05 Letter to City Council -Item 18-Ceasefire Resolution.pdf Dale Helvig Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706 March 5, 2024 Mayor Amezcua and Santa Ana City Councilmembers City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, 8th Floor Santa Ana CA 92702 Subject: ITEM 18 — Consideration of Ceasefire Resolution The following conflicts are active today: Sudan: Over 7.3 million people forcibly displaced and over 10,000 deaths due to war. These are human beings. Somalia: Over 5.1 million people forcibly displaced and over half a million deaths due to civil war. These are human beings. Ethiopia: Over 3.4 million people forcibly displaced and over 600,000 deaths due to civil conflict. These are human beings. Democratic Republic of the Congo: Over 7.1 million people forcibly displaced and over 9 thousand deaths due to conflicts. These are human beings. Syrian: Over half a million deaths due to civil war. These are human beings. Where is the support for ALL these human beings? Discussing the Israel -Gaza issue is one thing, making it a resolution that represents all of Santa Ana is entirely another issue. When talking about the tragedies related tht Israel -Gaza conflict, one council member said these are all human beings when referring to the loss of life and injuries to woman and children. The proposed resolution would be more appropriate if it objected to ALL conflicts. There are so many conflicts around the world where people of all ages are being displaced and losing their lives... several with which the United States is involved in one way or another. Is it the Santa Ana City Council's job or moral obligation to weigh in on international conflict where the United States is involved? I say no. If the City Council doesn't take a stand on all of these conflicts, how is it to decide which ones are most important? Does it have the time/resources/knowledge to thoroughly educate itself on all the related issues in order to take a specific stand? The residents of this city are certainly not all of one opinion. Page 1 of 2 . - 2024-03-05 Letter to City Council -Item 18-Ceasefire Resolution Dale Helvig Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706 I am not saying that these crises are not important because they are. I do believe it is not the place of the Santa Ana City Council to take a position on an international conflict where the United States is involved. I suggest that, when it comes to crises, the job of this City Council is to focus on what directly impacts the City of Santa Ana. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Stay safe, stay healthy. Respectfully, cl�'4 It Dale A Helvig Resident, Santa Ana Page 2 of 2 . - 2024-03-05 Letter to City Council -Item 18-Ceasefire Resolution Flores, Dora From: Maria Zacarias Torres < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 2:11 PM To: eComment; Amezcua, Valerie; Lopez, Jessie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan; Penaloza, David Subject: Agenda Item #18 Consideration of Ceasefire Resolution Good afternoon, I am a resident of Ward 3, I live and work in Santa Ana with OC Social Services. I am also Parks and Recreation Commissioner. I am urging the council to Vote Yes on consideration of calling a ceasefire in Palestine. The events currently unfolding in Gaza are gravely concerning. The unprecedented military offensive against citizens of Gaza, as announced by the State of Israel, has already led to and will result in further large scale killing, harm and destruction. When I watch those events being reported by American media, I was immediately reminded of the family from Palestine whose children participated in the summer camp program when I worked for the city as a summer camp instructor. I ended up becoming friends with the family and follow them on social media. They would post pictures of their trips to Palestine and now the parents have to explain to their children what is happening. In a free world, no parent should have to tell their child that their lives matter. We have direct ties to what is happening in Palestine because of the numerous groups that have immigrated from these countries and currently call the USA their home. We owe them our solidarity and actions when their homelands are under attack. We owe those children a promise of a fairer world because that is what this country stands for. This is our moment to stand on the right side of history as a city. If you truly want to be there for all of our residents, you will vote Yes on Ceasefire in Gaza. In Solidarity, Maria Zacarias Torres UCI Social Ecology Class of 2021 Dual Eligibility Technician Ward 2 Parks and Recreation Commissioner Flores, Dora From: Katie Newman < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 2:21 PM To: eComment Subject: 3-5-24 Agenda Item 18 - Support Resolution for a Ceasefire in Gaza Good Afternoon Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Councilmembers, My name is Katie Newman, I am a resident and homeowner of the 4th Ward, in the Thorton Park neighborhood. I am writing IN SUPPORT of Agenda Item 18, Resolution in Solidarity with Palestinians to Support a Ceasefire in Gaza. To my Councilmember Phil Baccerra, we understand that the City Council is not the Model United Nations, however this is an opportunity to be a Model to Our Nation. A majority of our country supports a permanent ceasefire. Please help magnify the voice of your constituents. We are one of the densest cities in the United States and the Civic Center of Orange County. This resolution shows we DO NOT want Santa Ana tax revenue funding genocide. That we instead honor cross-cultural connection, community building, care for the most vulnerable, and believe that everyone deserves the chance to both be a kid, and to grow old. Finally, while I understand that you have received a significant number of form emails stating to be from the "Local Jewish Community." I want to note that these persons are not residents of Santa Ana, nor do they represent the entirety of the Jewish community (thousands of whom have actually been leaders in the demand for a ceasefire). Thank you for considering this resolution, I hope with all of my being that you pass it! Sincerely, Katie Newman, Thorton Park, Ward 4 Flores, Dora From: moni t. < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 3:05 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire resolution Hello my name is Monica Tenorio, Thank you for the time and the invaluable work you provide to enrich our community. I write to you today as a concerned member of this community. Over the past four months, I like many Americans have witnessed the most -well documented genocide of our time. I have watched this genocide of 35,000 human beings with my own tax dollars. I have heard their screams through my phone. The name of my country is written on the bombs crushing them. Our federal leaders have suppressed our desires for a ceasefire. Although 83% of Democratic voters have united to stand against genocide, we witness our federal leaders dismiss these concerns and dismiss the 35,000 human lives that have unnecessarily departed us. We stand firm in our beliefs for the protection of all human life no matter the birthplace or creed and are desperately urging our local leaders to represent our voices. According to EuroMed, 70% of deaths are women and children with the highest age group of deaths being 5 years old. The Education Ministry in Gaza has cancelled the academic year since there are no students left to teach. 50,000 women are currently pregnant with no access to water, food, prenatal care nor anesthesia. Much like the former, women in Gaza do not have access to basics like water and food, hence are delaying their periods via chemicals or using tent fabrics as menstrual hygiene. With 1.9 million Palestinians displaced in the winter, disease, starvation and dehydration are spreading quickly as people do not have clean water, restrooms nor sanitation. Every year, Santa Ana residents pay a little over half a million dollars to Israel with their own taxes. While our own mothers and fathers are turned away from hospitals, our taxes support Israel's universal health care system. While our money is being dropped in the form of bombs onto human beings, we have potholes in our streets, limited program funding, teachers paying out of pocket for supplies and the lingering hope that one day, we can live a decent, dignified life as working-class Americans. I can assure you that we would be much more successful and healthier if money stayed in Santa Ana rather than it casually being spent on genocide. We stand firm in our solidarity for the native people of Palestine and strongly wish that our council conveys our perspectives by calling for a ceasefire immediately. It would be a shame for all of us to have read Anne's diaries yet allowed a genocide to commence under our nose. Sincerely, Monica Tenorio Flores, Dora From: Vincent Tran <vncent@vietrise.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 3:38 PM To: eComment Cc: Tracy La Subject: Public Comment in Support of Agenda #18 Attachments: 2024-03-05 VietRISE Public Comment in Support for Agenda Item 18.pdf Hello, I'm submitting a public comment for the March 5th city council meeting. Below, I've attached a public comment for the non-profit organization VietRISE written by Tracy La, the Executive Director of VietRISE, supporting Agenda 918. Best, Vincent Tran he/him VmfLm Organizing Director Ea vincent(oD_vietrise.orq 0 ( %o ( @ www.vietrise.org C9 Garden Grove, CA 92843 000 IN Subscribe to our newsletter: Stay in touch! IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 4 Advancing social justice and building power with working-class Vietnamese and immigrant communities in Orange County. s /® VMW Garden Grove, CA 92843 1 www.vietrise.org I general(avietrise.org I @vietriseoc March 5, 2024 Dear Mayor Amezcua and Santa Ana City Council Members, My name is Tracy La, and I am the Executive Director at VietRISE, a non-profit organization based in Orange County, CA. On behalf of VietRISE, I am writing in strong support of agenda item #18 and urge you to pass the resolution in support of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. As you know, for over 75 years, the people of Palestine have endured displacement, violence, and occupation by the state of Israel.' Since October 2023, Israel's attacks on Gaza has killed more than 30,000 Palestinians, wounded over 70,000 people,Z and displaced most of the 2.3 million residents of Gaza.3 Since World War II, the United States has given more than $260 billion in military and economic aid to Israel.' Our tax dollars have aided the state of Israel in causing the death of tens of thousands of Palestinians, the violation of Palestinian human rights, and the displacement of millions. Experts such as Raz Segal, the program director of genocide studies at Stockton University, have called Israel's killing of Palestinians in Gaza a "textbook case of genocide." With our taxpayer dollars funding this genocide, and with the many Palestinian community members who live in our city and county, this is undeniably a local concern. As city council members, your influence can save countless Palestinian lives. By adopting this resolution, Santa Ana can demonstrate its commitment to human rights, joining neighboring cities such as Long Beach, Pomona, and Montebello. We urge you to support agenda item 18, and, at the very least, we implore you to advocate for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. As Vietnamese Americans, we stand in solidarity with Palestinians in their fight for liberation, self-determination, and justice. Your time and consideration on this matter are appreciated. Sincerely, Tracy La Executive Director of VietRISE 'United Nations. (2023, May 15). UN marks 75 years since displacement of 700,000 Palestinians. The United Nations. httl2s://news.un.org/en/storyZ2023/05/1136662 2 The Associated Press. (2024, February 29). Gaza death toll tops 30,000 as over 100 killed in aid convoy violence. AP News. https: //al2news.com/article/israel-hamas-war-latest-02-29-2024-ae3dl14b28cafd3b la8O6bfaa 9f83cab 3 Masoud, B. (2023, December 5). Gaza families flee again to shrinking, overcrowded pocket of land. Reuters. htti2s: //www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-families-flee-again-shrinking-overcrowded-12ocket-land-2023-12-05/ 4 Wolf, C. (2023, October 10). How Much Aid Does the U.S. Give to Israel? U.S. News. https: //www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2023-10-10/how-much-aid-does-the-u-s-give-to-israel Flores, Dora From: moni t. < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:12 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 18 . Pass a ceasefire resolution thank you for the time and the invaluable work you provide to enrich our community. I write to you today as a concerned member of this community. Over the past four months, I like many Americans have witnessed the most -well documented genocide of our time. I have watched this genocide of 35,000 human beings with my own tax dollars. I have heard their screams through my phone. The name of my country is written on the bombs crushing them. Our federal leaders have suppressed our desires for a ceasefire. Although 83% of Democratic voters have united to stand against genocide, we witness our federal leaders dismiss these concerns and dismiss the 35,000 human lives that have unnecessarily departed us. We stand firm in our beliefs for the protection of all human life no matter the birthplace or creed and are desperately urging our local leaders to represent our voices. According to EuroMed, 70% of deaths are women and children with the highest age group of deaths being 5 years old. The Education Ministry in Gaza has cancelled the academic year since there are no students left to teach. 50,000 women are currently pregnant with no access to water, food, prenatal care nor anesthesia. Much like the former, women in Gaza do not have access to basics like water and food, hence are delaying their periods via chemicals or using tent fabrics as menstrual hygiene. With 1.9 million Palestinians displaced in the winter, disease, starvation and dehydration are spreading quickly as people do not have clean water, restrooms nor sanitation. Every year, Santa Ana residents pay a little over half a million dollars to Israel with their own taxes. While our own mothers and fathers are turned away from hospitals, our taxes support Israel's universal health care system. While our money is being dropped in the form of bombs onto human beings, we have potholes in our streets, limited program funding, teachers paying out of pocket for supplies and the lingering hope that one day, we can live a decent, dignified life as working-class Americans. I can assure you that we would be much more successful and healthier if Santa Ana money stayed in Santa Ana rather than it casually being spent on genocide. We stand firm in our solidarity for the native people of Palestine and strongly wish that our council conveys our perspectives by calling for a ceasefire immediately. It would be a shame for all of us to have read Anne's diaries yet allowed a genocide to commence under our nose. Sincerely Monica Tenorio. Ward 4 resident Flores, Dora From: Cristian Hernandez < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:13 PM To: eComment Subject: CEASEFIRE NOW Hello my name is Cristian Hernandez, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. (You can add whatever commentary you'd like after these lines, but keep it civil.) Thank you, Cristian Hernandez Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer Flores, Dora From: Tanya Navarro < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:18 PM To: eComment Subject: Support Item 18 Hello my name is Tanya Navarro, I am a Santa Ana resident and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Thank you, Flores, Dora From: Deanna < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:18 PM To: eComment Subject: Support Item 18 Hello City Council, My name is Dr. Deanna Kashani. I am a mother, a CSU professor and Santa Ana homeowner, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. This is an easy decision. Please follow what the UN, and all major human rights organizations are urging: an immediate permanent ceasefire. Thank you, Deanna Flores, Dora From: Nicolette Ponce < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 18, ceasefire resolution support Hello my name is Nicolette Ponce , and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. I have been attending weekly city council meetings to try and get this support. The genocide in Gaza deeply affects me and those around me who have family in Gaza or Occupied Palestine (westbank) and are now homeless living from tent to tent. Last week they bombed the tent next door in Deir Al Balah killing 4 people. Any day I am scared that I will get news that my family is no longer with us. Please the least you can do is support this action. We are running out of time Thank you, Sent from my iPhone Flores, Dora From: Emily Bergmann < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:19 PM To: eComment Subject: Agenda Item 18, 3/5/24 Hello my name is Emily, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. I was born here in Santa Ana, raised only 10-15 minutes from these chambers, and years ago I proudly graduated from Santa Ana college. This city is a part of me and as such I feel deeply invested in shaping the governance of this town & ensuring that the folks who are elected to represent me and my community do so honestly, fairly, and with integrity. With this in mind, I urge Santa Ana city council to pass a ceasefire resolution. I am not Palestinian, though I do have the great honor of knowing and loving many Palestinians and Palestinian Americans here in Orange County. As an American of conscience, I strongly oppose the use of my tax dollars to fund genocide in Gaza. The US continues to drop bombs alongside bread —this is not what US taxpayers, what your constituents, the people of Santa Ana, have asked for. The unfortunate reality is that genocides do stop of their own accord, but through strong and direct international pressure. The United States has the power to end this nightmare, and yet the government continues to violate the will of the people and of all that is good and just and holy, by funding Israel's violent campaign of displacement and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinian people. You, council members, are our voice to the state. You are our voice to the federal government. Many of those who were elected to represent me are simply not listening, and this is why I need you to be my voice. To be brave. To stand for what is right. Join the growing number of cities across America who are standing for justice by passing a ceasefire resolution. Thank you, Emily Izquierdo Ortiz 10 Flores, Dora From: Fernando D < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Support for Item 18; The Santa Ana Ceasefire Resolution Hello City Council, I urge the Council to support Item 18 on today's agenda. Let the city of Santa Ana join the millions of people all around the world calling for an end to the genocide in Gaza. Thank you, Fernando Delgado 11 Flores, Dora From: Sonia Uddin < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 18 - please support Hello my name is Sonia Uddin, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Alex Odeh died here in Santa Ana fighting for the plight of the Palestinians, the community who killed Odeh is now blocking aid into north Gaza, this is very much a local issue, and as community members we have lost the lives of many of our loved ones. It's all cyclical and tied together please vote yes on Item 18. Thank you, Sonia Uddin 12 Flores, Dora From: Salera Jordan < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:21 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire Resolution Hello my name is Salera Jordan, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Thank you, Salera 13 Flores, Dora From: Cecilia Avila < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:22 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 1 i Hello my name is Cecilia, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Ceasefire now! Thank you. 14 Flores, Dora From: Rebecca Pasillas < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:23 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 18 Hello my name is Rebecca Pasillas and I urge the council to support item 18, the ceasefire resolution. It's been almost 6 months of seeing images of slaughtered human beings based on lies. The city of Santa Ana must stand with humanity and pass this resolution. Thank you, Rebecca Pasillas 15 Flores, Dora From: Gwynn Van Houten < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:27 PM To: eComment Subject: E-Comment on Agenda Item 18 of Regular Council Meeting March 5, 2024 Dear esteemed council, For nearly five months the residents of the great city of Santa Ana have been standing up there at the podium, resilient in their struggle to be heard no matter how many times you close the door on them. No matter how many times they have been silenced and harassed inside and outside that chamber. For the fight for Palestinian liberation is a righteous one and we know this. There is no excuse to claim ignorance. This genocide may be the most broadcast in history. Residents here are being directly affected by the loss of family, by hate crimes, by the knowledge that their taxes fund the death and dismemberment of the densest population on earth. We are tired of being complicit in a genocide and hearing excuses for why we should instead sit down and cover our ears. That is why a vote for a ceasefire is necessary. It is only the first step. It must be followed by action —divestment from the Zionist project, allocation of funds to community aid, and lasting solidarity with the Palestinian people. Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, there are people here that want to return to their home without fear of having their lives and culture erased. They want to know their people will be safe. Wouldn't you want the same for yourself and your family? Thank you. Gwynn Van Houten Concerned OC Resident 16 Flores, Dora From: Teyebeh Malakoutian < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:28 PM To: eComment Subject: Cease-fire resolution Hello, I would like to say that I support a ceasefire resolution. My daughter was born in Santa Ana and she is Palestinian. It's absolutely heartbreaking to see what is happening in Gaza. This affects us at a local level and international level. I urge the city council members to vote for a resolution for a cease-fire, item 18. As city council officials you MUST do the RIGHT thing and stand on the right side of history today. Let Santa Ana be loud and clear that we will not be complicit in THIS GENOCIDE. Demand a CEASEFIRE! Vote for THE Ceasefire resolution item 18. Salam (peace) Teyebeh Sent from my Whone "Take advantage of five situations before five other situations: Youth before old age, health before illness, prosperity before poverty, free time before becoming occupied and life before death." [Tirmidhi] 17 Flores, Dora From: Dina Duella < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Support of ceasefire resolution Hello my name is Dina Duella, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. In the city where Alex Odeh was brutally killed by a domestic terrorist almost 40 years ago, we now have witnessed that same terrorist not only live his life freely in Israel, but lead the effort to blocking aid for starving children in Gaza. Santa Ana seeks justice for Alex Odeh and does not want to be complicit in genocide. Please do the right thing. Be on the right side of history. Thank you, Dina Duella 18 Flores, Dora From: natalie serhan < > Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:35 PM To: eComment Subject: March 5 agenda item 18 Hello my name is Nathalie Serhan Z, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. This is a local issue. In 1985, Alex Odeh was assassinated here in Santa Ana. Two of his killers fled to Israel and have been living there since. One of them, Andy Green, or Baruch Ben Yosef, as he's known in Israel, is now on another killing spree. Baruch Ben Yosef is leading the protests in Israel to block humanitarian aid to Gaza, while Palestinian children like Yazan Kafarneh and hundreds like him literally starve to death. Children in Gaza who survive the bombing can't survive the Israeli -imposed famine. By passing this resolution, as presented by the community, the City of Santa Ana joins a growing list of US cities in doing their small part to stop this genocide that's funded by our tax dollars. The City of Santa Ana should honor the memory of its slain community leader by voting yes on the ceasefire resolution. It's way past due. Thank you, Nathalie SZ 19 Flores, Dora From: Lena AbdelFattah < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:38 PM To: eComment Subject: Support Item 18: Ceasefire Resulution Hello my name is Lena, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. It's been 5 months. Israel has been persistent in their indiscriminate and sometimes targeted bombing of civilians, the daily loss of life is consistent and staggering. It's been 5 months of starvation and collective punishment as a weapon of war against international law. A complete dismissal of human life, human rights, the laws of warfare, and international community. Even after the ICJ rules of plausible genocide. We hit the 40,000 civilian death mark, 10 recorded deaths due to malnutrition and starvation, 0 hospitals standing. Everyday we see a war crime more chilling than the day before, each is on its own is enough to shock us to the core, and compel us to speak up and reject such cruelty. Especially when our tax money is funding it, and our government is enabling it. I urge you please not to make us complicit in this Genocide. Let's at least clearly reject the senseless loss of life and unimaginable suffering. Please call for a ceasefire, preservation of the lives and release of all hostages, and to allow uninterrupted urgently needed aid into Gaza. I urge you to allow our community members who have suffered immense loss to grieve, heal and feel that their pain is acknowledged, and their lives and the lives of their loved ones equally matter. Thank you, Lena 20 Flores, Dora From: farah c. younis < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:14 PM To: eComment Subject: Urgent Ceasefire Hello my name is Farah, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Enough is enough! Thank you, Farah Younis 21 Flores, Dora From: Mayelli Ponce < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:46 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 18 Hello my name is Mayelli, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Hoy podemos hacer un cambao para salvar a gente inocente. La historia de Estados Unidos es puebra que hemos cometido errores y hoy tenemos la oportunidad de cambiar y ayudar al mundo entero. A decir no ala guerra con nuestros taxes, el dinero to necesitamos aqui para la gente que to necesita y para el futuro de nuestra juventud. Thank you, Mayelli Ponce Sent from my Whone 22 Flores, Dora From: Yomna E. < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:48 PM To: eComment Subject: Support a ceasefire resolution Hello my name is Yomna Ali, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. I pride myself that Santa ana is a city that respects human rights and there could not be a more dire situation than what we are witnessing in gaza now paid for using our tax dollars Its time for santa ana to stand by what it preaches and walk the walk and support a ceasefire resolution. This will send the countless members of its diverse community a message that they are heard by a city that cares more about humans than politics r Thank you, Yomna Yomna Elsayed, Ph.D. 23 Flores, Dora From: Bakr Teebi < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:48 PM To: eComment Subject: Public Comment on Item 18 for March 5 Santa Ana City Council Meeting Hello, My name is Bakr T, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Alex Odeh, a Palestinean civil rights activist, was murdered by a domestic terrorist in Santa Ana, who sought asylum in Israel. This same terrorist is currently blocking humanitarian aid from reaching a famine civilian population who is dying from hunger and dehydration. Take a stance against this terrorist and cherish the bright legacy of Alex Odeh. Thank you, Bakr 24 Flores, Dora From: Natassia Newton < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 18 Hello my name is Natassia Newton , and I urge the council to support Item 18 (Ceasefire Resolution). Please listen to your many constituents that have been demanding this be done for months now. Enough is enough, how many more children need to die? You have the power to do something yet you've done nothing. Now is your chance to redeem yourselves and save your seats next election. Do the right thing, pass the Ceasefire resolution already! 25 Flores, Dora From: Dana Obeid < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:49 PM To: eComment Subject: Public comment - Item 18 Hello, My name is Dana Obeid and I work in Santa Ana, 92706. My family and I strongly support item 18 on the agenda, and I urge all council members to vote in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza. The amount of carnage and inhumanity Israel is committing against the Palestinian people is unprecedented. We are absolutely against sending our tax dollars to abate in a genocide against innocent civilians. This is very much a local issue because our tax dollars are paying for it. Voting for a ceasefire on a local level will send a clear message to Washington. You need to represent your constituents and not foreign interest groups such as AIPAC. I also want to urge the City of Santa Ana to boycott and divest from all contracts that have ties to Israeli companies. Thanks Dana The images below are not for the fair of heart and they are "NOT" fake. I am so sorry for the disturbing images, but it is necessary to share the Palestinian suffering. 26 1 OLV % 3w -f- . ,*< *� : ' tILLAL KMALLL 30 i 8 0 31 32 Flores, Dora From: Robert < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:51 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire Hello my name is Robert, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. The humans rights violations and acts of terror in Gaza at the hands of Israel have gone on for far too long. This has never been an issue of religion or terrorism but an issue of human rights. The apartheid in Palestine is an absolute horror and it is shameful that our elected bodies can't call for a ceasefire after 5 months of atrocities. So I demand you call for a ceasefire resolution to show our city that the people who govern us still have a seed of humanity in them. Thank you, Robert Campos 33 Flores, Dora From: Nadia Rayan < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:54 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire resolution Hello my name is Nadia Rayan, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Alex Odeh was murdered by a domestic terrorist in Santa Ana and we need your support more than ever. Thank you, Nadia Rayan Irvine,CA 34 Flores, Dora From: alexandria cornejo < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:56 PM To: eComment Subject: ITEM 18 - the Ceasefire Resolution Hello my name is Alexandria, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. As voted appointees it is your civil and moral duty to listen to and support your constituents, the very people that vote you to sit in that seat. Your constituents have been coming to every city council meeting for the past 5 months pleading with you, their city leaders to do everything in your limited amount of federal governmental power to call for an end to the genocide Israel is committing on Palestinians with our $2,803,381 tax dollars that THIS very city of Santa Ana contributed to Israel's military budget. As you are already aware, Collins Aerospace located in the city of Santa Ana is a subsidiary of RTX. RTX and it's subsidiaries manufacture parts for fighter jets that have been used to horrifically slaughter innocent men, women, and children in Gaza for the past 151 days. Alexander Odeh a Palestinian acclaimed educator and poet (whomst the city normally honors) was murdered by a pipe bomb in 1986 by Andy Green who then fled the United States to safe harbor in Israel. Andy Green has since changed his name and has been credited as the main organizer of the daily blockade gathering of Israelis to maliciously prevent crucial aid to any human within Gaza. SANTA ANA IS FOREVER TIED TO THIS GENOCIDE WHETHER WE LIKE IT OR NOT. You have the power to determine if our local government is on the right or criminal side of history. Your grandchildren's children will learn about this time in their history classes or through whatever social media evolves into. They will read about the unspeakable acts we have all witnessed in real time... will you stand proud and tell them you took a stand for humanity and had empathy? Or will you cower, avoid the subject for the rest of your life as to never feel accountable on remaining complicit in Santa Ana's involvement in the Palestinian Genocide? It is absolutely critical for you to pass this ceasefire resolution NOW. We will never forget. Thank you, Alexandria Cornejo 35 Flores, Dora From: Jessica McDermott < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire Resolution Hello, my name is Jessica McDermott, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. We don't want our tax dollars funding genocide in Palestine. We know this money could be used to help fix our roads or fund our schools. Vote to support this resolution and stand on the right side of history. Thanks for your time and careful attention to this matter. -Jessica 36 Flores, Dora From: Art and Wilderness Institute Staff <info@artandwildernessinstitute.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:55 PM To: eComment Subject: Vote yes on the ceasefire resolution. Hi, My name is Dr. Abdullah. I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. We must stop the genocide. Thank you, Dr. Abdullah 37 Flores, Dora From: mahjam < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:56 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire Hello my name is Mahmood Alshekhle, and I urge the council to support item 18, the ceasefire resolution 38 Flores, Dora From: Beatriz Nualart < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:57 PM To: eComment Subject: Pass a ceasefire resolution! Enough is enough! Hello my name is Beatriz, and I am writing to you today to urge the council to support item number 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. For five months we've seen the horrors that Israel has inflicted on the people of Palestine. For five months we've seen our federal government ignore the American people. And for five months we've seen this council also ignore what the people of Santa Ana want. The people of Santa Ana want a ceasefire resolution passed. It is affecting every person in Santa Ana, every morning my family and I wake up and check on Gaza. We go through our day with Palestine in mind and we are consistently checking up on how our cities in Southern California, including Santa Ana, have ignored the suffering of our fellow human beings. To say that the genocide in Gaza isn't related to city business is far from the truth. We know how AIPAC has bought our politicians and we know how much of our money is taken to fund this every year. We also know, how this has affected every single one of us. The dehumanisation of the Palestinian people is unacceptable. The level of violence is beyond anything I have ever seen and it surpasses probably most of what you have ever seen too. If you choose to vote against a ceasefire resolution, it would mean that you're standing behind Israel, an illegal state that: -has killed over 30,000+ people, primarily women and children. -is starving over 2 million people -has dropped over 12,000 bombs in an area that is half the size of Madrid. -has opened fire on people looking for aid. -used military tanks to run over children. -has used white phosphorus, another war crime. -has stolen the actual organs of Palestinians !!! And this isn't the first time they've stolen their organs either. -has destroyed every hospital in Gaza leaving no functioning hospital in the area. -Killed over 125+journalists -has targeted and destroyed schools, refugees camps, places of worship and UN facilities and more. I implore that you consider what a vote against a ceasefire resolution will mean. In the future, history will remember this as a genocide, we will study how the Zionist agenda manipulated the Jewish faith, we will build museums of remembrance for Palestine and we will remember the government officials that approved this slaughter. Stand on the right side of history with us. Support item number 18 and pass a ceasefire resolution. Thank you, Beatriz Sent from my iPhone 39 Flores, Dora From: Nadine < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:04 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire - support item 18 Hello my name is Nadine Motaweh, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. This is not a foreign issue, our tax dollars are funding this genocide and enough is enough. Alex Odeh was murdered by a domestic terrorist, further proving this issue is hitting home. Please call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire now!! Thank you, Nadine Motaweh 40 Flores, Dora From: Zaineb Salehjee < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:27 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire Resolution Hello my name is Zaineb Salehjee , and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Andy Green has been found to be behind the blockade of humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza Following the 1985 bombing in Santa Ana, California, Baruch Ben-Yosef, who was born in the United States as Andy Green, emerged as the prime suspect in the assassination of the late Palestinian activist Alex Odeh. Andy Green fled to Israel and changed his name. Thank you, Zaineb Salehjee 41 Flores, Dora From: mose sadany < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:28 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 18, ceasefire now resolution Hello, my name is Mostafa Elsadany, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution for Palestine We need a loud alarm to wake us up and realize that all this souls shouldn't experience death early Please ceasefire for the sake of God I hear the sounds of kids screaming every moment We all human and we all Palestinian And if you don't know I wanna let you know that Palestine will be free So stand with the truth because God will ask us what did we do when we have the chance to stand for the truth. Do the right thing and God will be on your side Unite the people together don't divide them. Ceasefire now please PsPsPsPsPsPs Thank you, Mostafa esadany 42 Flores, Dora From: E&J TLCORP < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:32 PM To: eComment Subject: CEASE FIRE NOW Hello my name is HANA KHAN, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Thank you, Hana Khan, Accounts Executive ewE & J TLC -w 2095 E Ball Rd., Anaheim, CA 92806 D: 657-514-3936 www.TransportsLA.com EJTransportsLA(cr�,gmail.com 43 Flores, Dora From: Felicity < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:37 PM To: eComment Subject: Comment on Item 18 on agenda for March 5, 2024 Good afternoon -- I'm writing today to urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. There is a genocide going on in Gaza and already over 30,000 people have died, most of them women and children. It has been exacerbated by the withholding of humanitarian aid, which now appears to be the work of the same evil person who was responsible for the murder of Alex Odeh right here in Santa Ana at the ADC offices. We need to do everything we can to convince our Congressmembers to push for an immediate ceasefire, and the passing of this resolution will be a big step towards that goal. Thank you, Felicity Figueroa 44 Flores, Dora From: Jaafar Riyadh < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire Hello my name is Jaafar and 1 urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Thank you, 45 Flores, Dora From: Nivin Liswi < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:41 PM To: eComment Subject: Support item 18. Ceasefire Resolution Hello my name Dr. Nivin Liswi, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. What we are witnessing in Gaza at the hands of Israel is unlike anything our generation has seen. Truly a well documented modern time genocide. The photographs of malnourished children is chilling. Our government cannot continue to support Israel as it continues its murder and starvation of millions of innocent Palestinians and the complete destruction of Gaza. Alex Odeh, whose statue stands right outside Santa Ana city hall was murdered by a Zionist terrorist. This terrorist is now roaming free in Israel and behind the blockade of humanitarian aid from entering in Gaza. If not for the thousands of reasons. This reason which hits so close to home should be one of the main ones we support item 18 and call for a PERMANENT ceasefire. Thank you, Nivin Liswi 46 Flores, Dora From: Mahmoud < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 7:54 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire resolution Hello my name is Mahmoud Saad, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. Please remember Alex Odeh who was murdered by a domestic terrorist in Santa Ana! There is a statue in his memory outside SA city hall- see this post for more info. https://www.instagram.com/p/C4lvUN5imK2/?igsh=MWQIZGUxMzBkMA== Regards, Mahmoud 47 Flores, Dora From: Matthew Bond < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 8:04 PM To: eComment Subject: Item 18 To whom it may concern on the Santa Ana city council: I am beyond pleased to that you plan to hear a ceasefire resolution. I believe it deeply honors the venerable memory of Alex Odeh to lobby for the respect, dignity, sovereignty, and lives of Iongsuffering Palestine people. I hope the wisdom of the council moves you to support sanity and humanity and ultimately decide to support such a resolution. I n peace, Matthew Bond Lecturer & ASE mentor University Writing Program Join Zoom Meeting htt-Ds://ucr.zoom.us/i/91953342693 You are Sisyphus. You are also the rock. 48 Flores, Dora From: Qua Moh < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 8:31 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire My names is qatadah, I urge the council to support item 18,the seasfire resolution. 49 Flores, Dora From: Angie-Karina Munoz < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 8:34 PM To: eComment Subject: Support for Item 18, Ceasefire Resolution Hello, My name is Angie-Karina Munoz, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. It's imperative that Santa Ana joins other major cities in the country that have called for a ceasefire resolution. The council has a responsibility to enact the will of those who it governs and therefore, it must pass the Ceasefire Resolution. I thank you for your time. Thank you, 50 Flores, Dora From: Rola Murtada < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:20 PM To: eComment Subject: Pass Ceasefire resolution Hello my name is Rola Murtada, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. The situation in Gaza is devastating and we need to all take action and ask for a ceasefire to reserve human life. Thank you, Regards Rola Murtada 51 Flores, Dora From: Aws Salahaldin < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:32 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire Hello my name is Aws, and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. It is incumbent upon our city to stand against a genocide affect its community members and always stand with those that are oppressed and for peaceful resolution. Best regards, Aws Salahaldin 52 Flores, Dora From: Nargis Kher < Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:39 PM To: eComment Subject: Ceasefire Resolution Item 18 Dear Santa Ana city Council, thank you for putting ceasefire resolution on the agenda today. my name is Nargis Kher and I urge the council to support Item 18, the Ceasefire Resolution. No one deserves to suffer from such devastation for five months. Way too many people have died in Gaza. US keeps funding Israel to continue these atrocities. As Orange County residents, we have a moral responsibility to defend those who are impacted by US actions. We need to stand up for what is right. Santa Ana is a place of diversity and our voices need to be respected and represented. Thank you, 53 Jurisprudential Resolution of Islamic Fatwa: F02301 Certified in The Islamic Seminary of The Holy City of Najaf, Iraq Matters: 1. Hamas' Corruption and Violation of Palestinian Human Rights in Gaza 2. Hamas' violation of Islamic Law, The Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) CONTENTS ENTS Opening l Copy of Fatwa No. F02301 in the Arabic Language 4 Copy of Fatwa No. F02301. in the English Language 5 Terminologies and Definitions 6 Jurisprudential Methodology of IFC 7 Demonstrative Jurisprudence for Fatwa No. F02301. (AW.stidled Al-FighT) 9 Case: Islamic Position on Corruption Case: Conflict and War in Islam V Case: Human Rights and Dignity Under Muslim Rule 13 The Charges Against Hamas for the violation of Islamic Law, Quranic verses and the teachings of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) 19 Charge No. 1: The Extortion of Palestinian Finances 20 Charge No. 2: Serving as a Proxy Militia 20 CONTENTS Charge No. 3: Illegal Taxation by Hamas 21 Charge NoA: Repression of Muslim Women 22 Charge No.S: Hamas' Use of Child Soldiers 22 Charge No.G: Abuse of Power 23 Charge No.7: The Prevention of Peace and Harmony 23 Charge No.8: Violation of Palestinian Freedoms 24 Charge No.9: Extortion and Racketeering 25 Charge No10: Theft of International Aid 25 Charge No.1.1: Hamas Financing; by Qatar and Related Corruption 26 Charge No.12: COI'rUption of the Palestinian Education System 27 Charge No.13: Falsely Accusing Palestinians of Treason 28 Charge No.14: Hamas and ISIS Are Two Sides of the Same Coin 29 Charge No,15: Hamas and The Holy Month of Ramadhan 30 Citations 31 OPENING In the name of Allah Almighty, the Beneficent, the Most -Merciful. May the Peace and Blessings of Allah Almighty be bestowed upon the Prophet Mohammad, and His Righteous companions and pure progeny. As an Islamic and jurisprudential council, it is our duty to observe the affairs and conditions of the Muslim world, and to apply Islamic Law in support and defence of oppressed Muslims; especially our Palestinian brothers and sisters. In observing the suffering of the Palestinian people of Gaza under the rule of Hamas, and the brutality and abuse to which Hamas subjects them, we deem it our Islamic obligation to take. jurisprudential measures to ensure that the rights of Palestinians in Gaza are protected. The Islamic Fatwa Council considers itself in line with the credible Islamic authorities and prominent/valid/approved Fatwa Councils throughout the Muslim world; such as The Council of Senior Scholars of Saudi Arabia, that had stated that: The Muslim Brotherhood is a terrorist group that does not represent the methodology of Islam, but rather pursues partisan goals that contradict the guidance of our true religion. Out of its [the Muslim Brotherhood's] wonib, many extremist and terrorist groups have emerged, wreaking havoc on so many territories, which has been clearly demonstrated by their violence and crimes all over the world. (I ) The UAE also issued a position similar to that of The Council of Senior Scholars of Saudi Arabia, which criminalized the Brotherhood and considered it a terrorist organization.(2) Additionally, The Grand Mufti of Egypt and President of the Supreme Council of the General Secretariat for Fatwa Authorities Worldwide, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Shawgi Allam has taken the position that: belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood is "prohibited by Sharia." (3) Dr. Mahmoud Muhanna, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, also supported His Excellency, saying, "The Muslim Brotherhood is a germ of corruption, past and present." (4) Based on the aforementioned legal positions, we believe that it is our duty to express the legal opinion of The Islamic Fatwa Council. for Religious Guidance which supports these positions, as this Council considers The Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group; and that whoever adheres to this terrorist ideology as a potential terrorist; even if they claim to be a 'resistance movement' such as Hamas and/or its "military wing." Furthermore, The Islamic Fatwa Council finds it imperative that organizations which follow the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood are not allowed to claim Islamic legitimacy for their conduct. Hamas is a Muslim Brotherhood military organization. It was founded by Muslim Brotherhood members and follows the teachings and guidelines of Sheikh Hassan Ahmed Abdel Rahman Muhammed al-Banna (Hassan a]-Banna) and Sayyid 'Ibrahim Husayn Qutb (Sayyid Qutb), the founders and spiritual fathers of the Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organization. In January 2023, a series of online videos titled 'Whispered in Gaza' showed. Palestinian men and women, testified to the oppression they face under Hamas rule, and bear witness to the many forms of extortion and terror which Hamas practices against civilians in Gaza. [See: Whispered in Gaza -- The Center for Peace Communications (peacecomms.org)] 2 It is the view of The Islamic Fatwa Council, that Harnas has been promoting and engaging in ISIS-like behaviour against Muslims and Palestinians alike, under the guise of 'resistance'. This is detailed in Charge 14 of this Fatwa's charges against Hamas. APPLICATION OF FATWA No. F02301 The Fatwa issued by the Islamic Fatwa Council (No. F02301) applies to Hamas Q-Iarakat al-MugC4vainah al-Islcunryyah), and all of Hamas' affiliates, financiers, organizations, entities, representatives, deputies, jurists, current and future mernbers, and followers within and outside of Gaza. FULFILMENT OF RELIGIOUS DUTY By issuing Fatwa No. F02301, The Islamic Fatwa Council and its jurists aim to please Allah the Almighty, and the Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) alone. The objective of Fatwa No. F02301 is to establish the truth, serve the Muslim Uimnah (nation), and allow us to meet our creator with our duties fulfilled. The Islamic Fatwa Council for Religious Guidance 3 I' L)4,jLA ,&AJ p4ajil �Jjl al pu" Pdw lg 61haRg, OJJ Ldilld p! 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FILM NO. 1102301 Mal-cll 9, 2023 In the Name of Allah, Most Kind, Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah Almighty, and may peace and blessings be bestowed upon His noble Messenger Mohammad, His family, and righteous companions, The Islamic Fatwa Council (II-C) deems the recently publicized audio and video material containing testimonies of Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip to be both alarming and concerning. It is the responsibility of the Islamic Saminades to take a clear and firm stance ill light of the inhumallc actions Of llamas. Based on the requests of countless believers, The Islamic Fatwa Council has reviewed extensive documentation of Hamas behavior towards Palestinians in Gaza, including their recently publicized testimonies. Our findlugs — which are also displayed in our jurisprudential reasoning — result III our ruling (hat: A) Hamas bears responsibility for its own reign of corruption and terror against Palestinian civilians within Gaza; B) It is prohibited to pray for, join, support, finance, or fight on behalf of Hamas - an entity that adheres to the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood movement. Furthermore, The Islamic Fatwa Council joins The UAL Fatwa Council and the Council of Senlor Scholars of Saudi Arabia in declaring the Muslim Brotherhood movement aatd all of its branches as terrorist organizations that defame Islam and operate in opposition to mainstream Islamic unity, theology and jurisprudence. The IFC submits this decree to the jurisdiction of The Holy Islamic Seminary of Najaf for further certification. 5 Terminologies and Definitions Islamic Fatwa No. 1-02301 contains phrases, words and nouns which are also utilized as terminologies within Islamic Jurisprudence. The following are definitions and meanings for the nouns and terminologies of the Fatwa, listed in the order in which they appear on the Fatwa. Islamic seminaries: The scientific and Islamic institutions throughout the Holy Muslim cities specialized in teaching Islamic sciences, from which clerics and jurists graduate. Hamas: The Harnas complex includes, but is not limited to: Harnas (FIarakat al- Mirqdwainah cd-Isld miyyah), and all of Harnas' affiliates, financiers, organizations, entities, representatives, deputies, jurists, current and future members, and followers within and outside of Gaza. Believers: The Qura'nic terminology of 'Believer' refers to all individuals who embrace Islam and testily that there is no God but Allah, and that Mohammad is His final messenger, Responsibility: The religious obligation and duty. Pray: To pray for an individual is to ask (lie Almighty to embrace them in His domain of mercy. It is prohibited to pray fora terrorist individual or entity. Support: Support in any shape or form: Moral, physical or financial. Ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood: The Islamist, violent, terroristic belief system and charter that advocates for the establishment of a global Islamist caliphate by all means necessary. G Jurisprudential Methodology The methodology of The Islamic Fatwa Council in deducing Islamic Law from the sources of Islam (The Holy Quran and Noble Hacliths) is derived from a concrete, ancient and mainstream approach to Islamic jurisprudence (Filth) that has been relied upon by Islamic Scholars since the passing of the Noble Prophet Mohammad (saw) in order to rely on His teachings in arriving at the most accurate legal verdict; in a process known as IjOhad, and that has been a guide for over 14 centuries. Jurisprudential Sources Alongside the above Islamic Sources, the IFC refers to the jurisprudential output of early Islamic jurists, acknowledging their jurisprudential insight and personal Ijtihad when issuing Islamic edicts, these jurists are — and not limited to: • Imani Ja'far al-Sadiq • Imam Ibn Hanbal • Imam Abu Hani fah • Imam Al-Sh ifi'i • Imam Malik Nonsectarian The Islamic Fatwa Council maintains a non-sectarian approach towards Islamic jurisprudence and Muslim cornmunities. Muslims are provided with verdicts based on the teachings of their respective schools of thought, and are supervised by jurists and scholars who adhere to the same sect (Maclh'hab). Non -Controversial Sources In the process of deducing Islamic Law, The Islamic Fatwa Council distances itself from. all non -Islamic and controversial books, Fatwas and sources that fall under the following categories: • Islamist and revolutionary publications that are founded upon political Islamist ideologies; + Extremist books and scriptures used to incite violence and terrorism; * Publications that promote and encourage sectarianism among Muslims; • Books that normalize and/or tolerate innovation and heresy in religion (Bid'ah); • Books — and all publications -- relied on by terrorist entities and deviant organizations or rnovements; Clarifications Regarding Sources and Citations The sources and citations used in the jurisprudential reasoning of Fatwa No. F02301 are of four categories: 1) Islamic sources: The holy Quran, and The Hadith. 2) Secondary sources: Scholarly consensus, Analogy, and Rationale (Logic) 3) Expert opinion/testimony: Human rights reports, statistics and witness accounts. Citations: Sources of the opponents: The views and opinions of authors revered by the entity in question (llamas), in order to demonstrate their understanding of Islamic law and deliberate violation of it. The author referred to in this regard is Syed Abul A'la al- Maududi, an Islamist author acclaimed by Hamas, and had influenced the organ ization's founders. The Islamic Fatwa Council does not regard Syed Abul A'la al-Maududi a legitimate Islamic scholar or an Islamic jurist. � elf � �� • � E` i� ' } � '�� (�� r A l-Istidldl A l-Figha Demonstrative Jurisprudence For Fatwa No. F02301 9 Case: Islamic Position on Corruption 1. The Quranic Position on Corruption a) And do not go about spreading corruption in the land. [ 2:601 b) Allah does not like corruption. [2:205] c) Do not spread corruption in the land after it has been set in order. [7:56] d) And those who violate Allah's covenant after it has been affirmed, break whatever ties' Allah has ordered to be maintained, and spread corruption in the land —it is they who will be condemned and will have the worst abode. ["13:25] 2. Prophetic I3adith on Islamic (leadership: a) Narrated Micldam ibn Madikarib; Abu Umarnah: The Prophet (pbuh) said: "When a ruler seeks to make imputations against the people, lie corrupts them." [Sunan Abi Dawood 4889, Book of Ethics] Graded as Sahih (authentic). b) Narrated Abdullah ibn `Ungar: I heard Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Every one of you is a guardian, and responsible for what is in his custody: The ruler is a guardian of his subjects and responsible for them;.." [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Judgments, 7.138] Graded as Sahih (authentic). c) Ma'gil ibn Yasar reported from the Prophet that Paradise is forbidden for any person in authority who dies while he is dishonest in his dealings with those under his rule. [Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Judgments, 7151 ] Graded as Sahih (authentic) by Al Albani. 10 Case: Conflict and War in Islam 1.. Military conscription a) It is not permissible for a Muslim government to impose compulsory military conscription except in extreme and persistent cases. 2. The Islamic Criteria for Qualifying for Military Conscription a) To be mature; b) To have a sound mind; c) To be free; d) To be male; e) Not to be old; f) Not to be blind or disabled; g) To not have a severe illness. 3. The Prohibited Acts of War and Conflict in Islam It is a consensus among Muslim jurists that: a) It is not permissible to kill children and women, just as it is not permissible to mutilate the bodies of the dead of the non -believers. b) It is not permissible to cut trees, cause flooding, burning, poisoning the water or the air, using chemicallbiotogieal bombs and similar [measures against the environment]. 4. The Circumstantial Overriding Ruling on Tax -Funded Conflict a) Islamic Jurisprudential Rule: Any form of taxation other than Khums and Zakat is expressly prohibited in Islam (haram). b) Under exceptional compelling circumstances, as in the case of war, a Circumstantial Overriding Ruling (`unvvdn thdnarvi) permits the just leader to levy extra taxation, or other forms of taxation, to finance a defensive war. This is only a limited and temporary measure which should be lifted as soon as the compelling circumstances are gone, and revert to the normal rulings concerned. 5. Acquiring More Than One's Earnings Prophetic Hadith: 13uraidah ibn Al-Husaib narrated that the Prophet (pbuh) said: "When we appoint someone to a (public) post and provide him with an allowance, anything he takes beyond that is an ill-gotten gain. [Sunan Abi Dawood, 2943]. Authenticated by Al-Albani 12 .00,OOJ T,,W Case: Human Rights and Dignity Under Muslim Rule 1. The Security of Citizens' Wealth The Holy Quran declares that confiscating peoples possessions or property is completely prohibited. Islamic Law categorically declares: "Do not devour one another`s wealth by false and illegal means" (The Holy Quran, 2:188) 2. A Muslim's Freedom of Association Islam has provided all citizens the right to freedom of association and formation of parties or organizations; including opposition groups and protests, This right is provided to propagate virtue and righteousness and should never be used for spreading evil. and mischief. "You are the vest conununity which has been brought forth for mankind. You command what is proper and forbid what is irnpioper and you believe in God, " (The Holy Quran, 3:1 10) 3. A Muslim's Right to Protest Tyranny Amongst the rights that Islam has conferred on human beings is the right to protest against government tyranny. In this respect, The Almighty states: Alldh does not like harsh speech, except by one who has been oppressed. (The Holy Quran, 4:1.48). 13 r This Quranic principle guarantees the right to open protest for all victims of injustice or tyranny. As the verse sloes not indicate any limitations, this right is not limited only to individuals. Therefore if a group of people usurps power, and after assuming the reins of authority begin to tyrannize individuals or groups of 1nen or the entire population, then to raise the voice of protest against it openly is the Cod -given right of man and no one has the authority to usurp or delly this right. [al-MaudlEdi) 4. A MusIim's Right to Freedom of Expression a) There is no tslamic scripture that forbids the freedom of expression, limits it to certain extents, or suppresses it by any means, since The Holy Quran puts no restrictions on the freedoin of expression whatsoever, to the extent that even Satan is allowed to speak openly, The Quran says: We have indeed established you on earth and provided you with a means of livelihood. 'Yet' you seldom give any thanks. Surely We created you, then shaped your, then said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam," so they all did —but not Iblis (Satan), who refused to prostrate with the others. Allah asked, "What prevented you ftom prostrating when I commanded your?" He replied, "I ant better than he is: Your created rite from fire and hint ,from clay." Allah said, "Thera get down from Paradise! It is not for you to be arrogartt here. So get out! You are truly one of the disgraced." [The Holy Quran, 7: 10-18] He (Satan) appealed, "Then delay my end until the Day of their resurrection." Allah said, "You are delayed `until the appointed Day'." If Iblis, or Satan, is given the freedom to speak up and try to convince people with his views, then one can easily conclude that ordinary people have the freedom to do so in Islamic teachings. Ordinary people supposedly are not as strong or mighty as Iblis, and they pose a modest danger to the system or the regime compared with the danger Iblis might pose. (5) [Jallow] 14 5. Case: The Right to the Fundamental Necessities of Life A. The Quranic Position on Welfare Towards Citizens "Acid in their wealth there is acknowledged right for the needy and the destitute" (The Holy Qui'an, 51:19) B. Prophetic Hadith on The Responsibility of a Muslim State Aisha and Ibn Abbas said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'There is no marriage except with a guardian.' "According to the Hadith of Aishah: "And the ruler is the guardian of the one who does not have a guardian. " [Sunnan Ibn Majah, 1880] C. The Position of Muslim Scholars and Jurists It is the position of -the Jurist's of the Muslim Unzmah that a Muslim ruler must guarantee the welfare of all citizens, and be the guardian and protector of all those in need. 6. The Right to Equality Under Islamic Rule A. The Quranic Position on Equality "Indeed, Alldh orders,justice," (The Holy Quran, I6:90) "The believers are brothers (to each. other)" (The Holy Quran, 49:10) B. Prophetic Hadith on Equality Between Muslims The Holy Prophet (pbuh) has stated that: "The life and blood of Muslims are equally precious" [Sunan Ibn Majah, 2684] In another Hadith He has said: "The protection given by all Muslims is equal. Even an ordinary man of them can grant protection to any man" [Sahih al-Bukhari, 6755; Sahih Muslim, 370] C. The Abrahamic-Islamic Position on Classism Islarn considers classism to be one of the greatest crimes and characteristics of the Pharaohs; particularly Seti I and Ramesses II. The Holy Quran states: "He [Pharaoh] had divided his people into different classes, " "And he stippressed one grorcp of therm (at the cost of others)" (The Holy Quran, 28:4). The Pharaohs were the enemies of Allah Almighty, and whom were destroyed by his wrath. 16 7. Islam's 'Innocent Until Proven Guilty' Concept Islam has also laid clown the principle that no citizen can be imprisoned unless his guilt has been proved in an open court. To arrest a man only on the basis of suspicion and to throw him into a prison without proper court proceedings and without providing him a reasonable opportunity to produce his defence is not permissible in Islam. (6) [al-Mauducli] A. The Quranic Position on Justice "Whenever you judge between people, you should judge with justice" (The Holy Quran, 4:58) B. The Prophet's Release of Unlawfully Detained Persons It is related in the hadith that a man rose during the Prophet (pbuh)'s sermon and asked; " O Prophet of Allah, for what crime have my neighbours been arrested?" The Prophet heard the question and continued his speech. The man rose once again and repeated the same question, The Prophet again did not answer and continued his speech. The man rose for a third time and repeated the same question. Then the Prophet ordered that the man's neighbours be immediately released. [Sunan Abi Dawood, 3631 ] The reason why the Prophet had kept quiet when the question was repeated twice earlier was that the police officer was present in the mosque and if there were proper reasons for the arrest of the neighbours of this man, he would have got up to explain his position. The fact that the police officer did not give any reasons for the arrests in the open court was sufficient reason for the Prophet to give immediate orders for the release of the arrested individuals. (7) [al-Maududi] 17 8. The Equal Application of the Law in Islam Islamic Law demands that all Muslim citizens are treated equally. In another incident, a woman belonging to a high and noble family was arrested in connection with a theft. The case was brought to the Prophet (pbuh), and it was recommended that she may be spared the punishment of theft, The Prophet replied: "The nations that lived before you were destroyed by God because they punished the common men for their offences and let their dignitaries go unpunished for their crimes; I swear by Him (God) who holds my life in His hand that even if my daughter ratimah had committed this crime then I would have punished her too." [Sunan aI-Nisa'i, 4891] The Charges Against Hamas (Harakat al-Mugawamah al- IsIdmipah) Charge No, 1: The Extortion of Palestinian Finances Hamas is charged with forcing citizens of Gaza to unjustly hand over their hard earned finances to the terrorist organization, under the pretext of resistance. In addition to imposing high taxes on Palestinians, Hamas also ignores Gaza's poverty and high rates of unemployment. These finances, taxes or otherwise, are misused by both Hamas and its leadership which lives outside of Gaza. In response, Palestinians had launched an Arabic Hashtag translating to: "We Want to Live" which was used by thousands of Gaza residents in their campaign to hold Hamas responsible for the economic, political and social responsibility in Gaza. A Muslim source from Gaza testified that: "Most Gazans have stopped believing in Hamas and the others. You know why? Because they don't feed us, they don't provide anything. You have to depend on yourself. How can we build a future with these people? And all the back to back wars?" Palestinians have sacrificed greatly in order to flee Hamas corruption and persecution; and countless of lives have been lost. (8) Charge No. 2: Serving as a Proxy Militia Hamas is charged with serving as a proxy militia for the regime in Iran. The regime in Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism, guilty of murdering innocent Muslims and non -Muslims inside and outside of Iran. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has revealed that the regime in Iran has paid a total of $70 million to Hamas, in order for it to develop missiles. Hamas missiles directed at Israel also land in Gaza, killing hundreds of Palestinians. During an interview with Al-Jazeera, Haniyeh revealed that the regime in Iran was Hamas' biggest donor. Thus, Hamas is also charged in unlawfully receiving funds belonging to a Muslim state for the service of Muslims. (9) 20 Charge No. 3: Illegal Taxation by Hamas Hamas is charged with imposing illegal taxes on Palestinians within Gaza who are striving to earn a basic living to feed their families and children. Recently, Hanias raised the amount of taxes on the population in general, and on merchants in particular, which has further enraged the Palestinian people. The Palestinians malting an effort to relocate to a different location outside Gaza are restricted by Harnas patrols who prevent Palestinians from escaping in arbitrary, inhuman and illegal ways. A new Palestinian generation is resorting to suicidal thoughts. Those linked to Hamas through family ties or affiliation enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, whereas the ordinary Palestinian in Gaza suffers daily. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that "380l0 of young people in the Gaza Strip have considered suicide at least once. With mental health becoming endemic in Gaza." OCHA 1 ReliefWeb further reveal that: As a result, Gaza's young people are growing more desperate. They struggle to retain hope for a future free of violence and full of opportunities, Many have come to see suicide as a means of escape from their troubles. Through our work on the ground Islamic Relief sees the suffering of the families left behind as they struggle with the trauma that comes with losing a loved one to suicide. Suicide rates in Gaza have been trending upward for the last 10 years. Current average figures put the number at 562 attempts per year. The suicide rate is much higher among young rnen aged 18-30 who make up about 75% of all suicide deaths here, with young men shouldering the social expectation that they will provide for their family. Feeling without value and unable to seek help due to the stigma attached to mental health, young men are turning to suicide as a means of escape. (10) 21 As a result of these harsh conditions, an increase in suicidal thoughts is observed by the new generation of young people, as the percentage of those who have thought of suicide reaches 38 percent, as they see the inflated money of Hamas and its followers who live in luxury, not caring about the people of Gaza, which makes them feel despair and frustration, and the difficulty of living in this harsh reality.And the inhuman, where they saw suicide as a solution to salvation from Hamas and its criminal actions. Charge No.4: Repression of Muslim Women Hamas is charged with repressing Muslim women and prohibiting arts. Among the vile and cruel practices committed by Hanlas against women is its issuance of orders banning women from traveling for the purposes of study or medical treatment, or even for the purpose of performing religious duties and rites in accordance with Islamic law. Hamas also prevented the launch of a television channel specializing in wornen's programs. Many artists have complained about Hanlas' Arbitrary measures and oppression against girt and artists since its takeover of Gaza in 2007. (1 1) Charge No.5: Mamas' Use of Child Soldiers Islamic law prohibits the misuse of women and children in conflict. However, for over five years, Hamas has been recruiting and training child soldiers for terrorist activity that violates Islamic laws of conflict. The systematic targeting of Palestinian and Muslim children by Hamas and brainwashing them to sacrifice themselves is an intentional approach to killing Palestinian children. Reports have suggested that Hamas has registered around 50,000 children for sacrifice. (12) 22 Charge No.G: Abuse of Power Hamas is charged with abuse of power. A significant number of Palestinians are tired of Hamas because it has failed them. As a result, Palestinians turned to social media and created an online account under the name: "Hijacked Gaza" in Arabic. The account Was dedicated to reveal Hamas' lawlessness and its heinous actions in hijacking Gaza and persecuting its people, and depriving them of their freedom Arbitrarily and illegally. An opinion poll conducted by The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Reseal -ell (PSR) in 2021 has found there is a decline in support for Hamas at all levels. The center states that: "What is noticeable however is that despite the stability in the domestic balance of power, there is a clear disappointment in Hanlas' leadership indirectly expressed by the public compared to the situation six and even three months ago. The findings show that the percentage of those who choose Hamas to represent and lead the Palestinian people has declined significantly and the gap between those who choose Hamas compared to those who choose Fatah," Public Opinion Poll No (82) 1 PCPSR Additionally, Palestinians also expressed their rejection of Hamas's terrorist approach to fighting Israel by using weapons and violence. (13) Charge No.7: The Prevention of Peace and Harmony Hamas is charged with preventing peace and harmony. Hamas prevents any Palestinian frorn expressing his or her opposing opinion about the Palestinian -Israel conflict; despite most of the population doubting the wisdom behind the endless Palestinian-lsracli conflict. . Fifty-six percent of Palestinians believe "people in the Strip cannot criticize Hamas' authorities without fear." As a result, opponents and critics of Hamas's foreign policies resort to remaining silent, or expressing their opinions without revealing their identities. One Palestinian testified that: "Hamas glorifies itself as the resistance to the occupation, but they sit in their palaces with their Qatari passports while we pay the price... We've been through four horrific wars and accomplished nothing." (14) 23 Charge No.8: Violation of Journalistic Freedoms Hamas is charged with violating freedoms and muzzling the media, Among the policies pursued by Hamas is the policy of silencing individuals and reducing freedom of the press in order to polish its image and protect itself from criticism by both both Palestinians and the international community. Hamas uses the utmost degree of arbitrariness against journalists, as it does not hesitate to impose prison sentences on journalists and media professionals who are active in exposing its corruption or communicating with Israeli peace activists. Hamas enjoys strict control over the media outlets in Gaza. Freedom House gives Gaza (0/4) to free and independent media, noting that many journalists and media workers in Gaza have been subjected to t pattern of arrests and interrogations, and in some cases to torture and severe beatings. An opinion poll in 2022 showers that 59 percent of Gazans cannot criticize Hamas freely and without fear. Hamas also practices a policy Of silencing journalists, by targeting their farnilics. These actions by Hamas against Palestinian citizens of Gaza are a violation of Islamic laws that guarantee personal freedoms and protection of Muslim rights. (15) 24 Charge No.9: Extortion and Racketeering Hamas is charged with extortion and racketeering on (lie pretext of taxes. According to Palestinian polling, 69 percent of Palestinians believe Hamas institutions are corrupt.ln 2019, after Harnas imposed a series of new taxes, thousands of Gazans took to the streets in protest under the slogan "We want to live". As one protester put it, "dozens of Hamas officials have grown their wealth through financial corruption" while "draining our people by imposing more taxes [and] ignoring [our] poverty". Meanwhile, according to the U.S. Treasury, the group has amassed over $500 million in a secret investment portfolio. Hamas is willing to go to great lengths to squelch accusations of financial impropriety, reportedly executing officials so accused in secret. (16) Charge No.10: Theft of International Aid Hamas is charged with the theft of international aid. The international community seat billions of dollars in aid to the Gaza Strip between 2014 - 2020. UN agencies have spent nearly $4,5 billion in Gaza since 2012, and Qatar has provided an additional $1.3 billion in aid. Despite all that money, the people of Gaza live at the level of subsistence, because those who distribute the aid are the followers of Hamas. In 2009, the United Nations was forced to stop aid provided to the people of Gaza after gunmen affiliated with Hamas stole hundreds of tons of flour, blankets, and other miscellaneous aid. The official spokesman for UNRWA said (They were armed, and we were unarmed), referring to Mamas's threat to UN employees who do not carry arms, and whose tasks are purely humanitarian and relief tasks. (1.7) Charge No.11: Hamas financing by Qatar and Related Corruption Qatar is a state sponsor of terrorism and has been financing Islamist terrorist groups across the Middle East, Qatar pays Harnas an annual suns of three hundred and fifty million dollars. According to activists and residents in Gaza, these amounts go as salaries and to buy weapons for the Hamas factions. Yahya M-Sinwar, one of the Harnas leaders, stated in his recent speech saying; "Everyone in Gaza must obtain a weapon and keep it, and whoever is unable to obtain a knife, in ax, or any other weapon according to his capabilities." Ahmed Youssef, a senior official in Hamas, said "There are no limits to sacrifice." This is a violation of Islamic law, as Islamic,jurisprudence is clear on limitations to the sacrifices a Muslim can make; ensuring that they do not impact the broader Muslim community. One Palestinian Muslim woman testified; "Gazans have stopped believing in Hamas and its followers, they don't offer us anything to feed or drink, and I wondered how we can build a future with such people," ( 18) 26 Charge No.:12; Corruption of the Palestinian Education System Hamas is charged with corrupting the educational system since it seized power in 2006. It has militarized schools by indoctrinating children in the elementary stages with curriculums related to offensive jihad, and urging children to learn to use weapons so that they can carry out terrorist attacks after they grow up and graduate. One teacher who opposes Harms policies testified that: One teacher notes that "They already control us in every possible way... They monitor when we talk to our male colleagues and they humiliate us if we don't dress in the way they want us to." Rules are enforced by "modesty police", known to abuse those in their custody. Thousands of children are taught to use weapons and urged to pursue jihad after graduation. Hamas is charged with directly endangering Palestinian students by tiring rockets from schools campuses. Hamas also endangers the lives of school students directly, by setting schools as bases for firing rockets at Israel, despite the opposition of the students' families to these reckless behaviors, and their concern for their children in light of such a violent and harsh atmosphere. The civil activist (Rarnzi Harzallah), who is considered a critic of Hamas, explained. that his family's house was raided by Hamas members, dressed in civilian clothes, and he published a video documenting that raid, and the threat of Hamas members to his parents and his family. (19) 27 Charge No.13: Falsely Accusing Palestinians of Treason Haman uses the designation (the collaborator) as a pretext to attack its supposed enemies in order to spread terror in the licarts of the people of Gaza, llamas authorities liberally accuse their critics with collaboration with Israel. As several human rights groups have noted, however, evidence in these cases is murky at best, and clue process non-existent. In 2014 alone, Hamas executed at least 23 people accused of collaborating with Israel. But in numerous cases, the only evidence of the supposed offense was a confession extracted under torture, and a "grossly unfair" trial, llamas uses the label of `collaborator' as a justification to attack its perceived enemies and instil fear in Gazans. As noted by the MENA program at Amnesty International: "Hamas forces took the opportunity to ruthlessly settle scores, carrying out a series of unlawful killings and other grave abuses." They did so with impunity, and, adds Luther "These spine -chilling actions, some of which amount to war crimes, were designed to exact revenge and spread fear across the Gaza Strip." One Human Rights Watch report notes "that Harnas authorities routinely arrest and torture peaceful critics and opponents with impunity," Another found that this ongoing abuse may constitute "crimes against humanity, given its systematic nature over many years." In the same period, abuse and harassment of women has soared, According to Freedom House, Harms authorities are "reluctant to pursue such cases" so "rape and domestic violence rernain underreported and frequently go unpunished." (20) 28 Charge No.14: Hamas and ISIS Are Two Sides of the Same Coin The similarities between Hamas and ISIS (an outcast Islamist entity subject to a united Fatwa by the Muslim world (consensus) confirms their distance from the teachings of Islam. The following are I l examples that highlight the correlation and resemblance of Hamas to ISIS: - Both ISIS and Hamas recruit suicide bombers to kill the largest number of people, even if they were children, women and innocent people, 2- Both ISIS and Hamas persecute religious and ethnic minorities, whether Muslims or, non -Muslims, simply because they differ with them in thought or belief. Hamas persecutes Jews, Christians and Druze, while ISIS persecutes Yazidis, Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds. 3- Both ISIS and Hamas execute people on suspicion and without a fair trial, violating Allah Almighty's saying: And cto rtot kill the soul [i.e., per -soil] which Allah has forbidden, except by right. [The Holy Quran, 17:331 4- Both ISIS and Hamas call for an Islamic caliphate and want to impose it by the sword and coercion, ignoring the opinions of more than a billion and a half Muslims across the globe. 5- Both ISIS and Hamas were born from larger terrorist organizations. Hamas was born from the womb of the Muslim Brotherhood, and ISIS from Al-Qaccla. 6- Both ISIS and Hamas take excessive violence as a means to achieve their goals, violating the orders of Allah Almighty: luvite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction. [The Holy Quran, 16:125] 7- Both ISIS and Har1laS usurp land by force, a matter prohibited by Sharia Law. Harnas usurped lands that were under the Palestinian Authority, and ISIS usurped lands frorn their Legal owners in Syria and Iraq. 29 8- Both ISIS and Hamas execute their rivals without a fair trial. Hamas executed a group from the Fatah movement and ISIS executed officers, soldiers and tribal sheikhs in Syria and Iraq. 9- Both ISIS and Hamas adopt a policy of oppression, intimidation and displacement, violating all divine laws and human e0118titutions. 10- Both ISIS and Hamas violate human rights by using destructive weapons. Hamas strikes Jews and Muslims living within the 1948 borders with missiles, which leads to the destruction of homes, schools, hospitals, etc., and ISIS destroys cities and homes occupied with inhabitants with heavy artillery and mortars. I I- Both ISIS and Hamas believe in genocide. Hamas believes in the annihilation of the Jews and all those who oppose its terrorism, and ISIS believes in the annihilation of Shiites, Sunnis, Yazidis and others, violating the words of Allah Almighty: Whoever kills a .soul rtnless for a soul, or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. [The Holy Quran, 5:32]. Charge No.15: Hamas and The Holy Month of Ramadban It is known that the month of Ramadhan is the Holy Islamic month, and a month of fasting for Muslims. It is one of the most revered months in all countries. It is also the month in which Satan and his army are chained and prevented from harming Muslims, except for the Satan of Hamas. As in most Ramadhans, Hamas engages in the forbidden act of war, and fires rockets targeting civilian areas. spreading terror and fear which makes the other side respond, claiming the right of self-defence. 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