Submitted by: Councilmembers Haba, Schaible, and McClellan
Submitting Department: Legislative
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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Hyattsville Resolution 2024-03: Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move the Mayor and Council adopt Hyattsville Resolution 2024-03, affirming the City of Hyattsville’s commitment to human rights and support for congressional and worldwide calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Summary Background:
On October 7, 2023, militants from Hamas staged terrorist attacks in Israel killing about 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. Israel responded by invading Gaza and part of the West Bank resulting in the death of more than 42,000 Palestinians and around 1.9 million people displaced in Gaza. Subsequently, Israel's attacks and invasion of southern Lebanon in response to Hezbollah’s rocket launches have left more than 2,300 dead and more than one million people displaced. Furthermore, the blockade around Gaza has created a humanitarian crisis that is worsening with each passing day.
Hyattsville’s neighboring municipalities such as Cheverly, Colmar Manor, College Park, New Carrollton, Brentwood, Mount Rainier, Riverdale Park, Takoma Park; as well as Montgomery, Howard and Anne Arundel counties, have all passed similar resolutions.
Next Steps:
Adopt the Resolution
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Council initiated motion for discussion
Community Engagement:
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Strategic Goals:
Goal 5 - Strengthen the City’s Identity as a Diverse, Creative, and Welcoming Community
Legal Review Required?
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