Northern California City Becomes First to Officially Support Palestinians

Northern California City Becomes First to Officially Support Palestinians
Richmond City Council. Courtesy of Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez
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A California city in the San Francisco Bay became the first in the nation Oct. 25 to officially back the Palestinian people of Gaza against what officials say is a “campaign of apartheid and collective punishment” by Israel.

The Richmond City Council voted in the early morning hours to support the resolution after a lengthy public hearing that started the evening of Oct 24.

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