A RESOLUTION FOR A PERMANENT CEASEFIRE, HUMANITARIAN AID, AND PEACE IN GAZA

WHEREAS, SLOCDP condemns antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all racism, religious persecution, and bigotry around the world; and

WHEREAS, SLOCDP condemns the horrific attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, that killed more than 1,200 Israelis and others, abducted 240 people, and included other unconscionable acts; and

WHEREAS, SLOCDP condemns the Israeli military’s indiscriminate killing of Palestinians in Gaza that has created one of the worst humanitarian disasters in recent history; and

WHEREAS, SLOCDP insists that every American who speaks out for peace and justice is able to do so freely, without fear of repercussion from our government, its agents, agencies and institutions; and 

WHEREAS, Labor unions and other allies of the Democratic Party across the country are calling for a permanent ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and peace; and

WHEREAS, On May 31, 2024, President Joe Biden called for an immediate end to the killing and devastation in Gaza, a return of all hostages, a massive influx of humanitarian aid, and meaningful steps towards a durable peace; and

WHEREAS, President Biden ended his speech with: “I need your help. Everyone who wants peace now must raise their voices and let their leaders know;”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the SLOCDP calls for: 

  • An immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza and Israel;

  • The immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas;

  • The immediate release of all Palestinians held in Israeli jails without due process;

  • The delivery of life-saving food, water, medicine, medical supplies, and other essential resources to the people of Gaza;

  • Enforcement of current U.S. laws barring military support for those blocking U.S. humanitarian aid, resumption of critical humanitarian aid funding, and investment in the reconstruction of devastated Gazan communities led by Palestinian civil society;

  • An end to taxpayer dollars being used to fund military aid that enables attacks against non-combatant civilians in Gaza;

  • A lasting solution to the conflict in Israel and Palestine that includes statehood and self-determination for the Palestinian people, durable security for the Israeli people, and peace, democracy, and justice for all in the region. 

 Resolution approved by the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party at its Central Committee meeting on June 12, 2024.