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.
