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CAIR-Ohio Applauds Youngstown City Council for Passage of Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
(YOUNGSTOWN, OH, 6/26/24) – The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today applauded the Youngstown City Council for its recent passage of a ceasefire resolution regarding the genocide in Gaza.This important measure, approved on Friday, June 21 by a narrow 4-3 vote, demonstrates the council’s commitment to promoting peace and supporting humanitarian efforts.
The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and the initiation of humanitarian aid to those affected by the ongoing war in Gaza. This decision reflects the city’s dedication to human rights and the protection of civilian lives in conflict zones.
CAIR-Ohio, Cleveland & Northern Ohio Executive Director Faten Odeh stated:
“Congratulations to the City of Youngstown for passing a ceasefire resolution and to the advocates who were steadfast in their advocacy for weeks! Youngstown joins the scores of cities nationwide who have spoken up against the atrocities that have been done and continue to be done to the people of Gaza by the entity of Israel. We must not stay silent, and we must keep going until every institution and individual know what is being done with our U.S. tax dollars and take a stance against it.”
Dr. Suhad Hadi, president of the Arab American Community Center near Youngstown stated:
“This is a win for Gaza and all of those suffering under the hand of occupation. Passing this resolution is not just a win for the Palestinian and Arab communities but also for the city. In taking this step, we begin to break the cycle of social and radical divide within our communities and move toward strengthening the building blocks of empathy, understanding and humanity. We are thankful for all the support members of the community have shown, the guidance from all those who before us passed resolutions in their cities and the Council members who supported us and stood by us.”
CAIR-Ohio remains dedicated to promoting justice and mutual understanding and will continue to support initiatives that align with these values. The passage of this resolution is a significant step towards fostering peace and addressing humanitarian crises.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR-Ohio’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. CAIR-Ohio has offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio, Cleveland & Northern Ohio Executive Director Faten Odeh, fodeh@cair.com, 216-830-2247