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- Title
The Quality of Mercy in Petaluma: A Case Study.
- Authors
BYRNE, PETER
- Abstract
This article examines the rejection of a proposed ceasefire resolution in Petaluma, California, and the varying responses of local governments in Northern California to similar resolutions. The resolution faced opposition from Jewish organizations and a Jewish city councilor who believed that supporting a ceasefire in Gaza equated to antisemitism and terrorism. The article provides historical context, including the presence of socialist-minded Jewish immigrants in Petaluma in the early 20th century, and highlights divisions within the Jewish community. It also mentions incidents of hate crimes and racism in the area. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and the potential for similar situations to arise in other towns. The text discusses the involvement of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Bay Area (JCRC Bay Area) in the Israel-Hamas conflict, including their "Action Alert" expressing concerns about antisemitism and conspiracies during a city council meeting. The article also mentions the funding sources of the JCRC Bay Area and its connection to the political blacklisting organization Canary Mission. It highlights the different perspectives within the Jewish community regarding the conflict and the efforts of local activists to advocate for a ceasefire resolution in Petaluma. The article concludes by mentioning the civil disobedience actions taken by ceasefire proponents across the country.
- Subjects
MASSACRES; GENOCIDE; CIVIL disobedience; ISRAELI settlements (Occupied territories); ISRAEL-Gaza conflict, 2006-
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article