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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25147RESOLUTION NO. 25147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE STATE OF ISRAEL WHEREAS, we, the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, express our steadfast and united support to the State of Israel, and our unequivocal condemnation of Hamas and its appalling acts of terrorism; and WHEREAS, we make clear that the terrorist actions of Hamas have no justification, no legitimacy, and must be universally condemned. There is never any justification for terrorism. In recent days, the world has watched in horror as Hamas terrorists massacred families in their homes, slaughtered over 200 young people enjoying a music festival, and kidnapped elderly women, children, and entire families, who are now being held as hostages; and WHEREAS, We, the City Council, further emphasize that this is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage; and WHEREAS, all of us recognize the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, and support equal measures of justice and freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike. But make no mistake: Hamas does not represent those aspirations, and it offers nothing ' for the Palestinian people other than more terror and bloodshed. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. We, the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, will remain united and coordinated, together as allies, and as common friends of Israel to condemn terrorism and support efforts to set the conditions for a peaceful and integrated Middle East region. ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2023. ATTEST: Brenda Pree, City Clerk �I Scott C. Stiles, City Manager Resolution No. 25147 Page 2 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS) I, BRENDA PREE, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. 25147 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on October 12, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers deHarte, H.olstege, Middleton; Mayor Pro Tern Bernstein; and Mayor Garner NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Springs, California, this 1(&day of October 2023. 11K hda--'l Brenda Pree, MMC, CERA, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California 1