Providence, Rhode Island CEASEFIRE resolution passed on November 2, 2023

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

WHEREAS, All human life is precious, and the targeting of civilians, no matter their faith or ethnicity, is a violation of international humanitarian law; and

WHEREAS, Between October 7 and October 27, 2023, armed violence has claimed the lives of over 7,000 Palestinians and over 1,400 Israelis, including Americans, and wounded thousands more; and

WHEREAS, Hundreds of thousands of lives are at imminent risk if a cease-fire is not achieved and humanitarian aid is not delivered without delay; and

WHEREAS, All members of the Rhode Island Federal Delegation must use the platform provided by their office to advocate for measures that will result in the least amount of death and violence; and

WHEREAS, The Federal Government holds immense diplomatic power to save Israeli and Palestinian lives.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Providence

• (1)  Urges the Biden administration to immediately call for and facilitate de-escalation and a ceasefire to urgently end the current violence; and

• (2)  Calls upon the Biden administration to promptly send and facilitate the entry of humanitarian assistance to Gaza

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon passage a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Office of U.S. President Joe Biden, the Office of U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner, the Office of U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and the Office of U.S. Senator Jack Reed.