Oakland Council President Bends Rules for Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupting Meeting

The crowd of protesters called for a ceasefire in Gaza—meanwhile, two councilmembers unexpectedly left the meeting.
Oakland Council President Bends Rules for Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupting Meeting
Protesters take part in a "Palestine Solidarity" march in front of City Hall in Oakland's neighboring city of San Francisco on Nov. 4, 2023. Amy Osborne/AFP via Getty Images
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More than 100 protesters waving banners and signs disrupted the Oakland City Council meeting on Nov. 7 in Northern California with near-constant interruptions and calls for a city resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. It resulted in an unprecedented situation in which the council president appeared to agree with the protest, and two councilmembers abruptly left the meeting.

The evening began routinely, with special announcements made to honor a local community member, celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, and recognize November as Native American Heritage Month.

Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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