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Jersey City Council Discusses Resolution on Israel-Palestine Conflict

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JERSEY CITY, NJ (GovWire) - Jersey City Council members discussed a resolution concerning Israel and Palestine during a recent meeting. The resolution, presented by Councilman Soley, reaffirms Jersey City's values and condemns hate and terror in all its forms. The resolution also calls for a ceasefire that ensures the release of all hostages and the safety and security of Israelis and Palestinians.


Councilman Soley stated that his goal is not to alienate any members of the Jewish community and that he has been working with both Jewish and Muslim communities to understand their concerns. He also mentioned that he is willing to look at other verbiage for the word 'ceasefire' if it would help bring both communities together.


Councilman Solomon thanked Councilman Soley for his work on the resolution and emphasized the importance of finding areas to bring people together. He also suggested having some ground rules for the upcoming meeting and having some folks speak at the start to set a positive tone of mutual respect.


Council President Waterman suggested laying down the ground rules for the upcoming meeting and emphasized the importance of being respectful towards one another. She also mentioned that the resolution will be added as a late item.


The discussion on the resolution concerning Israel and Palestine is ongoing and it remains to be seen what the final outcome will be. However, it is clear that the Jersey City Council is committed to fostering an environment that values diversity and upholds the principles of equality and understanding.


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