We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
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1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Ilene levy
References:
1 "What to know about the pro-Hamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-
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6 Ibid.
Ilene Marcy Levy
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Agustin Estrada
From: Josh Schachter <
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Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12].
W,VA
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 748
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Josh Schachter
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://isgap.org/post/2024/05Zfor-immediate-release-new-compre hensive-research-reveaIs-ha mas-linked-funding- to-students-far-justice-in-Palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-October-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adi.org/resourcesZbackgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sjp 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 749
22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securefreedom.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 750
Agustin Estrada
From: Ruth Sheridan <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:19 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
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Christians United for Israel
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U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 751
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Courtney Kramer Birnbaum <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:19 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; David. Rabbitt@sonoma- county.org; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; district3@sonoma- county.org; [email protected]; [email protected];[email protected] Subject: Important - Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
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Christians United for Israel
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U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
THE TRUTH ABOUT "PRO-PALESTINIAN" PROTESTERS
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12].
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements. 753
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
HAMAS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEATHS OF PALESTINIANS
Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure.
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, 754
endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Courtney
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https:/Iisgap.org/post/2024/05/for-immediate-release-new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding- to-students-for-justice-in-Palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-october-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adi.org/resources/backgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sip 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 ibid.
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23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securefreedom.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 756
Agustin Estrada
From: mary lynn lyle <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:19 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
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cc: Christians United for Israel Press U.S. Representative U.S. Senators Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis. We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities. THE TRUTH ABOUT "PRO-PALESTINIAN" PROTESTERS The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State. Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12].
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements. Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13]. Here is the truth: FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14].
Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15]. Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. HAMAS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEATHS OF PALESTINIANS Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20]. Armies that fight 757
20 FDD, "Haman officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid. 23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023. 28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securef reed om.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 759
Agustin Estrada
From: Karen Ronen <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:19 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
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Christians United for Israel
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U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 760
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
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Karen Ronen
761
Agustin Estrada
From: Karen Ronen <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:19 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
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Christians United for Israel
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U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 762
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 763
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://isgap.org/post/2024/05Zfor-immediate-release-new-compre hensive-research-reveaIs-ha mas-linked-funding- to-students-far-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-October-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sip 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 764
22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securefreedom.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Karen Ronen
765
Agustin Estrada
From: LIZ WEISBERG <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:19 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 766
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Luz Weisberg
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,uG6e_wxEzxzDjzUjj8T6bJnLwhSDOKRh- UYdYFmR1J18UKxTbDHmwv38pDJhJOoS_evNGNSKODkHOxxk21K2sUbylL_opBdUyoWSfmzDOkkQdSslcHbDg9NM&typo=1 6 Ibid.
767
Agustin Estrada
From: Ruth Sheridan <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:19 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 768
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 769
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://isgap.org/post/2024/05Zfor-immediate-release-new-compre hensive-research-reveaIs-ha mas-linked-funding- to-students-far-justice-in-Palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-October-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adi.org/resourcesZbackgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sjp 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 770
22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securefreedom.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
R Sheridan
771
Agustin Estrada
From: Irit Busany <irit
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:19 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides.
VAM
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,oUOsQAawzlxzSteDJtO- olfjF4g6HgOEgBiFE4jusmYljMgopYj2mVTjo8Nc78dzTHMggGAF89KX1MoivR3_IgKttbSWbN9CMbO5rfaZKGE2FA„&typo= 1 6 Ibid.
Irit Melnik
773
Agustin Estrada
From: Irit Busany <irit
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:18 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 774
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 775
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
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3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,LdkwewQG000LEUA2_16GFcBGTg9xOLDNV86gpaveF65UQjNlwODRc5uGe3eDjggvSlkGP44RNE- OBBR_oeWkcTEaU BD5OfVbpEWAZgazQ9SfQecS7Lk,&typo=l
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 776
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,YkOZYe7CV7MIkkBboaZgUUvIKWOd wzTh55PUIJUHwZXnZUOghUrGUN7UfjdDNodHAh9tQbom8U9yysxHvglBF_RYGPILnEFjljEgyYdzveFDybujpCc,&typo=l, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Irit Melnik
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Agustin Estrada
From: LIZ WEISBERG <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:18 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 778
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 779
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Liz Weisberg
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-i nfl uence-post-october-7 % 2f&c=E,1, R 1Yfxl sLd K86q RVoXG 1AaJ uzN- XVGLipeSvFalYOnYeHY2RUijJpHZJAPv1c4KmNgp1RIQUjYcMvoOZ2r01rO64N_Fohleve5BbuRt74LD1Q4bm3C5i0&typo=l 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- j ustice-pa lesti ne-sj p&c=E,1,-R_4YXZI Ra regwyt-
UH3ApTAMmZYi9WCFV3Fg14flPlzAOKWykYU6o_4ThP2UgJhWhHVBUIrvmOZuxkrOMiXZAzbnKSRSdHdJtyZoOEUdMhSg„& typo=l
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 780
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,sQF8QdeselOR7BxCr_Blrr_2UIOSr5Y he04dXELXRPcW4xlGJfd3v7i0zsCzujNhfyxAC18lwZnw35WHGbYhm4MPkMEi9jtLr6EY_dlg8p2llBpkR64CCE841Q„&typo=1 12016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 781
Agustin Estrada
From: Tanya Dagan <tanya
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 782
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Tanya
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,_gJVXzumRxglT6rNf7rH6BFtxVW_fWHf- USwvPhBJg05fJ3AZDOoiziyeGKD2RmCiMWwLSQFDrLa0W0ipJpEBkANjZNjcRKicYrdClg7TceQog„&typo=l 6 Ibid.
783
Agustin Estrada
From: Ilene Levy <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:18 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis STOP SUPPORTING HAMAS NOW!!! Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 784
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 785
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Ilene Levy
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-i nfl uence-post-october-7 % 2f&c=E,1, Fy3 M4wYQWSBYgygzVPrl_V_RbScPjZgYa6j LR Dyl rDXq LbBSa q LTIA- TbuAnSmiSdFZSEHnlzFK_BwJttPH694P9VGgZQctlTgk0oV4cHTJ8kx8,&typo=l 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,aX1flliD2MIOTCzSN7hcgpDTUfulWXGpOuUXyLZCuZbSNykRXGDUHBXXxwzzfdSsfYlrtDHSXDdTfbV2Gh_xUz5n3 ptOY97RgZCOJgKpdfV5bA„&typo=1
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
786
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,ChxuMuimjDdVaBXZJAMK5wtEdLlyM zjX9kjhjpvXBh17vVj-pG4i1ZA2UdooZZcMogbV2bub9fK8n_CrN71HVOsIORp8PseJg8HjEFpKy28mMLe5213zHDU, &typo=1, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Ilene Marcy Levy
787
Agustin Estrada
From: Gayle lob <gayle
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:18 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 788
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 789
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://isgap.org/post/2024/05Zfor-immediate-release-new-compre hensive-research-reveaIs-ha mas-linked-funding- to-students-far-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-October-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sip 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 790
22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securefreedom.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Gayle S Lob
791
Agustin Estrada
From: Danielle Kalt <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution. Yes is a vote to support Hamas terrorists in power
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 792
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro-Hamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,YgOJosLleYviyr2Ur_UsQjWl6w-iUsrSl4hCke7tkJRiD2QPc5vR1Z5FjtS- t3doHZAFL9Vxl8vjKgeaWtmxHxYMyluLMcerolBlaltZtlgp5d2VwZwkOa4NXVY,&typo=l 6 Ibid.
Danielle Kalt
Bring Them Home Now
793
Agustin Estrada
From: Renee Denis <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 794
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Renee Denis
References:
1 "What to know about the pro-Hamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-
2%2f&c=E,1,CZzA1xGrOei4DOgJHvNHpfFUmwpCwsrcNMr6rezgSWORzuaSDK_6lXakilRU2E3EyzdwVlgSJLZm- 8iYPudSQmt91_FlkCLcuzW-ZfNWSZgJE92OC_Eb3PgY&typo=1
6 Ibid.
Sent from my iPhone
795
Agustin Estrada
From: Elliott Kinches <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 796
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 797
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Elliott Kinches
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://isgap.org/post/2024/05/for-immediate-release-new-compre hensive-research-reveaIs-ha mas-linked-funding- to-students-far-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-October-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.comZ2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adi.org/resources/backgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sip 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
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21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securef reed om.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 799
Agustin Estrada
From: Noemie Adda <noemie
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 800
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
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Noemie Adda
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Agustin Estrada
From: Noemie Adda <noemie
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 802
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 803
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://isgap.org/post/2024/05Zfor-immediate-release-new-compre hensive-research-reveaIs-ha mas-linked-funding- to-students-far-justice-in-Palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-October-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adi.org/resourcesZbackgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sjp 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 804
22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securefreedom.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 805
Agustin Estrada
From: Charna Schubert <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 806
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Charna Schubert
References:
1 "What to know about the pro-Hamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,4uYZTYHn-
k83_OYgVBcM R4uWw635YXH 1P8xQU11YKVPgCCCnOSOvcgQwUGyFXyV7uP8L5OYoZLSjkvEc2AvZD91YzDbsXhMQMY4- beGX_g„&typo=l
6 Ibid.
Charna Schubert
807
Agustin Estrada
From: Miryam Smilow <miryam
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 808
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-
2%2f&c=E,1,isobA4R5KIemyvz9ROpN4Ak8jvSiFejArNKcjlUcrEnWtCCQS6B9vON2H80CBgU8_0k2MCt_jbGSN- SNFZMWmFghv-kvBDTOzUmx6P8L_HP5F2g,&typo=l
6 Ibid.
Miryam Smilow PT, DPT
NJ Licensed Physical Therapist
809
Agustin Estrada
From: Miryam Smilow <miryam
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 810
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 811
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,vYaV17XyDRVWIIbNkRuQAPGFAstxAm_UNISK3CUKC5NQSC6- XGpMevtQ01y4HukvSM96Rn-_mjLipoHOKtpcPgZOFs9uMtHQ37j-bZaObNrJ9yadsiPo_w„&typo=l 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,te4HEifKDh9X3ybG9HEQh9WmZB9cuho9CxjhoOiY_ajWeDAm4oZnvDEVkPMsdMgVBz7pMakEHlxo7PceEdAdOx -YZUvgQuBhi81P11cNb8C5idjUJRQVPgT-kPO,&typo=1
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 812
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,3BGeLjC5d2lxOlLi69T5mjTg2vlMEJCc vZsGxi0k364W4Bg7w9OE8_TYRCzWvQgSafG8h3Dwazk2Cx92RMGDuIv2V5j21lAkC-g4F7cEMw„&typo=1, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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NJ Licensed Physical Therapist
813
Agustin Estrada
From: Malka Susswein <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
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Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 814
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 815
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
7%2f&c=E,1,iSvAFYwYFjLMpmGM1P64ueS25ygtlCilD2dBF5MLEp5yjS4ReCnIA6p5usQ2FRscrCubWGi_rlvbLAjzbVJEJaml8 c1UxZ3YdOmkkUOYha4pcA„&typo=1
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,Mz1p5L6AWJld_JLTgb8jCa17P1vgZWxlLtC5w2kslXlphrUOVb5dfRBaOmFAroSyiAXTGbdOL8OwX-ISzhQ- QfVM p k3 Cc kt7SxTnvN zQ6cfAX28, &typo=1
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 816
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,Fmy0IXJx5Z92bU79NggUfpe4gnCn6_ Xxvnm340tPES9Fgv6zDo5G3_viy3F66ynUgEzGALgUlArb2z100liManMKGzaxKlIOJtnC7nQDol9aDpj2UsvZ&typo=l, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Malka harris susswein
817
Agustin Estrada
From: Carla Kopikis <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 818
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Carla Kopikis
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,MsjAE_wIVsSF-
IWvegHZC_Qu2ju1nED7AkO5xe0loV281gZRH16YjHzLOVTysMijPvDnJ6HnJdhw7j- 9kdpSTzhUiPpaBmTlyT1K281BImJn_FMP3ReV4D76mLgg&typo=1
6 Ibid.
Carla Kopikis
819
Agustin Estrada
From: Marlene Yahalom <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 820
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,jdC-
VxjtOHUX5uV3mCgNoeHiQg4MnMA88y0mzl_U2beVzrlldWGKNIEPX9Fp5zSlo0tOKID2nNz7w40ibDmQcol4gKUSXX9tWG X_zT3Px3g,&typo=1
6 Ibid.
821
Agustin Estrada
From:
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 822
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Marlene Fox
References:
1 "What to know about the pro-Hamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,-AVkBR34a45-iths5VBC56UsWTwbOYOgBpNvosF1YLG2PWmWfhLbbjCU8vg2y- tYSixdXg35XF1fjYQQhq-NNExQkKd8P7k5K5QEwlCv7MYkg4JICgJYqA„&typo=1 6 Ibid.
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823
Agustin Estrada
From: Irina Laskin <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 824
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Irina Laskin
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
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825
Agustin Estrada
From: Elliott Kinches <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 826
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Elliott Kinches
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
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827
Agustin Estrada
From: Rikki Eisner <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 828
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-
2%2f&c=E,1,RGYSIPgkUggVVquXN3EIhZbnHS7Slimtt5YJGHSAduRe_n0iAulbzlWOOHhOgmgmgYV_Lr38aKdDiKNOndO71 FOH7EM5Ew7iDrZuK-Gzs90BgFXg7HOiCA„&typo=l
6 Ibid.
Rikki Eisner
829
Agustin Estrada
From: Malka Susswein <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 830
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,0061R5w8B56e7_wi8_pNSSkerhUwbmVwQgP62mstOkF5v8xm- eSdNgNegg3QRV8QYNu4GTIOabPDwgwWcQBWwMyBINZekPOVQbNbngBrQ56WnEO405Kvltpd&typo=1 6 Ibid.
Malka harris susswein
831
Agustin Estrada
From: Charna Schubert <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 832
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 833
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Charna Schubert
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
7%2f&c=E,1,9Ae61PzH3UuUpLOF4gsL3Zir53cGLNOQmlo64jCOXsiiAzbuWXo251YSs5v2njwsnZBnOgblmw8e9dK5nMUNae1 9wltcXpgVb2U27WXwFsoQlRog42n_fA„&typo=1
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,UZoFtvvZ9leecCjpGaU-tOvHSzL24GDBp4gCOKTkV1-lamogrSGeaHbWIC- VJVTyLiSUUgvgRQPAyNNXxzxBN4-OhdQm6hbx515VE9zcoLkPOB875K1r5i-dMj6y&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 834
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,ij9uws8eKhD39pdK- MBTOvr5b3XhWnYKQAuJrWzlGluTsiAMLRgwtO9tP1v2gDevx_xoRMZKgmsRilXu- fvAye_o161cknTWtJrgpwWc4nfZr9KG&typo=1, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Charna Schubert
835
Agustin Estrada
From: Jody Frankel <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:17 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 836
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Jody Frankel
References:
1 "What to know about the pro-Hamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-
2%2f&c=E,1,YvU4j7HKtdi2EZzdQJLH8C5Plt3dkGvURcrUZifsnEFM6el742ia4MYFsKAJgll3zwuX_9kustOwPSStFaY_6tO48OS Suf2vSO10cRbE&typo=l
6 Ibid.
837
Agustin Estrada
From: Rikki Eisner <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 838
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 839
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
7%2f&c=E,1,dDo8zntlYnQhZliXaTTOwleNV8LUitFgAxWKOlnrM4X8rFvrNmxtHt9cuHM6zoDKKX9fo45ybmHxgdKzl9J 1Bw GyKIMKlc2NyToEKdBSwQ081lfK3jgD8uvXlvFO&typo=1
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,J2Hek-jEXCzTR51EPsxGA5Xe1P59VXdowdwYuBuyNOOiTiQHi9uWke242NHIVeHnHSzQi7fS- H bX_mOkd Dnz7webQ_SO_fsT61 RITU Ls N rH rzQ„&typo=l
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 840
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,l,e7jQ-zGls_898VIabEG_-xbnmr- ZLheVZ2nHZ3G1G07XYacNu9zAXylZjnp2-
6u5nK6LW7GcZzDSXKIDpmyTVTVS_zRUEZTpsL4jvcJi2ww5TgLZL80KYAE,&typo=1, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Rikki Eisner
841
Agustin Estrada
From: Carla Kopikis <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
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cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 842
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 843
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Carla Kopikis
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
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3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,01f3OdwjDpUgx87U2ul4QaJIBhlkgM2r1ML_DYp59feByMQODwOUZLgMdeEXkzSgCbAMgZgliEpSLx4hvf3jO- n832gSer7-Tgx57hldjlcNG_Tj4MaN85A,&typo=l
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 844
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,CiXaNvnNJAslzQrpLpHsUnGCSk5dp3 4Vsx7lijz2umv0Y5doKEubjz2vVU2olmXeoB6tsF72KvZsd7FAOCWIjUkM5BrgR5JDof5fbYDabrfSiVg208Y,&typo=1, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Carla Kopikis
845
Agustin Estrada
From: Elliott Kinches <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 846
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 847
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Elliott Kinches
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://isgap.org/post/2024/05Zfor-immediate-release-new-compre hensive-research-reveaIs-ha mas-linked-funding- to-students-far-justice-in-Palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-October-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adi.org/resourcesZbackgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sjp 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 848
22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securefreedom.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 849
Agustin Estrada
From: Irina Laskin <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against fellow Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 850
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 851
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Irina Laskin
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://isgap.org/post/2024/05Zfor-immediate-release-new-compre hensive-research-reveaIs-ha mas-linked-funding- to-students-far-justice-in-Palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-October-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adi.org/resourcesZbackgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sjp 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 852
22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securefreedom.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 853
Agustin Estrada
From: Malka Susswein <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 854
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-i n-su pport-of-israel-2 % 2f&c=E,1, LMwOOeD_4gtJ DC7 DN HG H L9d 3TzofF D15pQsY487Zkq IC05- GXCg2TgLffQ2aPRhkZ-GIMzpYkXNUpH9Z--nBRUcZSfUAL9Uf47B9sBFgBTpzLQGCFgTuRTwMYOU,&typo=1 6 Ibid.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Malka Susswein <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 856
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 857
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
7%2f&c=E,1,cEgs9egfl_h4nQCPrrhHDl_kxZ3CA15ejDThgpWMiFurSmakOkH2QWnRki3YuwritfAgbbl4trGNQQUr5ml5L8N B zpfZwJ IzN B6OEHvE--86voLy6A„&typo=l
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,vwT2vi0Gf6iJYLCAL4HvEgwDrvKOpv_KOC9FWFR- oHLrKgd4WB5gqArezHEgHjsaSSZKYGUF6ZU3MWrtoFvADKowtXOeJrNBrQaAjUCvrlZB&typo=1 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 858
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,5pzIBCIdAVuG9RFtQSj3gld8- mRAvf6H2wmsNGJohRBZatcgX9o3HeiO7FzCgnISD9YBpG5q-8RF3sRU1PAkYfHlxXoelkruII57EZt_wKo6oxmrgn- pKRdceQ„&typo=1, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Rachel L. Weber <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 860
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Rachel Weber
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,G13xNhIPGC3KWkVtE6trvpJhc45x01ggD- IkDUb9UF5SNQz2SAlkffbZgzGS7JNffRfkpeRFli_koclp94wRObA37NWNVRz1KOp23gQh&typo=l 6 Ibid.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Penny Basch <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 862
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 863
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Penny Arthur
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
7%2f&c=E,1,8s8dLSOm14SFi3Ajebv8L6Vb23jWgbliZcxMTzVnb_y3zOCxOsenfBrVabUapYJQUrQgYdUR_AB441CdgtGSbxely 19Zk491x608KU9MX21Cn17mAcNguNsa7jvN&typo=1
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,yN3bPM9hmCnU5bf4KQCOB2HknYjzmBEsi0gwX2OC3YblfH5T1373kDLjZwTkxhPLW2y1JBjwNwFY3P24n4JcQiU YeURfiUaXQX49E7VJB-NpfhM,&typo=1
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 864
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,14kn9frrSU3b- p_F_dxKjjeftVlNR9bjFiWVfGjX_FpGKOp1A8z6t-HvNaZueuwjpMSvoeg4_sbYtbWzSXj- EoSretcaDrC1C_OEdec8hzH2FCZ &typo=l, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 865
Agustin Estrada
From: Danielle Kalt <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
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Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
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Christians United for Israel
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U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 866
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 867
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a/o2f/o2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05/` 2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,XMjUXrIH3khg2EltahlYuEPV_h6igtWaMCxYZ_hHVp- alJwB12POgvBYYYGKB8kdW8Cl5-B7Ly6QaSJlkdl-npjhC2v2k9eUWWIwMYAla5-rMUjSg6j3Pgnd&typo=l 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources/o2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,yV_WZ3j3zcMIFZUgclmXneQsx2vOmVkHTSOAhhtLfcJZVh- NzcwMQoeTG64KVadcEpFJOYNoOR3-cZ7FwZm DaRLVSmisYPnEI5Xg447r5VyWNoXLSgA,&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
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19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Haman officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,YDuW12eeGFMuFfUDfvDyQLWIbEQc lgEpoNc-sBaKNcubfphT105aEgJ2bvzsNbxnJboO2gn9gM_HyegdsnU96Alp5ERcDwLY28Mnlml- ZDfOCaYTZHJArj5cZ3E,&typo=l, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Danielle Kalt
Bring Them Home Now
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Agustin Estrada
From: Jody Frankel <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 870
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 871
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Jody Frankel
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,6snCR7NSoC7vL9dXF- q rG N 9 Ez4LVG n Vevvg7xYYljwScMTQfm0O_q P h P75 K51 H 37cS5 b4k8 N v- xXgSJQXcl2jQWjeNdHfFLnO7Lr6irpRxzXVCWgPgSsbw„&typo=l
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,QO6oggRk6xWjSXx_VA4TsxDttSpUc7zH NIFKnesMdtJ8BgHRJ91y- a2ToEQcbnGeFcNslwYXzYAz9PQ81114sTNgBMrEOKs3BZ8ojzfylX26JU7BA2HtPP6RYA„&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 872
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,gL3O69HJgQhlj8sDXflyGfU_imiftalJ Mdoe9adraYFf3hdOPSADkGoeJzmVgloK3CJWSec6iU9GiEarNcxfXk2SPrxzWKTUrlaw-rdVFuek&typo=l, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 873
Agustin Estrada
From: Penny Basch <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 874
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Penny Arthur
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References:
1 "What to know about the pro-Hamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-
2%2f&c=E,1,xYfGkKKNCJwnZybBHUtkEDyOFNnIZTm00hUOuLHTsdOS5g2jOBFDmApPfOz7V9Ud4- raAGBv3T6WEjv7ROG29bPG9dyPcJlEanf-olbrokljOJR7nsh&typo=l 6 Ibid.
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Agustin Estrada
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Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 876
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 877
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Marlene Fox
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,AJYNazkZLlCwdDOzHJpKvCVSQCXBsSnQigOd73rFt2FctrF- IAYvSZQrNsL_ bOCewpOKxKkt6nwT1mx8ypu7mDOkEBk36iPoINt29VLji_IeEOyLcGJEnfn7As58&typo=l 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,X14AIHYsah9GdJaO6wk3LardN_2xBXQXW Fb24ewGzwplavdFRTAxHGW6Jej5lhvzgBgfgzAWQH_xAjWGzFchT2s MzEubFGGVew9vQiywFvmVgOdPOg„&typo=1
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 878
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,DpyfK3kfsmFk7-iQ- BBSgWMZZlhj2GovTBsdghBgjrNOtvVziNBydPDxSe3cWxHOoIR_MJsklbXh6eWkiif6sQ4FZyllecVVHSFags6kgVYy&typo=l, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Tanya Dagan <tanya
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 880
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 881
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Tanya
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,d3-
6bThURhXelProBFIYgWMMOpUvW_xj2AhrubVCyBgoMs4Y6UPlkfkO7XD1s2z-6ZFt9bkdnrzTAS- B8fU5JxrMErFRitYkP9ml9_AeQnJTpDXs&typo=l
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,3QR7wvKoFn_DoIThESSRKdx_G2srwDTAejwQAR4ljR43mnw-dVy- uoBZxsywsj m_clowhzjJ KXBj n W E08bVaQRxW q61 Ej ICr-ysq KgJgQmg,&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 882
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,CWJ7U- k89jfVzn5nld7Xci9nUGYJTbfelC74y3CapgPJFwgUeof730B2JrWH1mBlZrsGxUaCCljZhnrAdKVoPg9HDHZKr6nuqSZgZGVtCK cU_m2Q_HrcXMo,&typo=l, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 883
Agustin Estrada
From: Penny Basch <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:16 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 884
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 885
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Penny Arthur
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
7%2f&c=E,1,CtiHaBfKcNLZ6tpPTbWQxko1Z103OVidAx422veFISjoFHgZ2B5Np4XQzSnZScU9MIxCmGF457- fD5t4BVgzaOFsOg4wz4oUZEaV9ZUcwYMJ ks_I&typo=l
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,IIwcY-Whts4Umx5xnwHHXbuL6DKL_hy32YeENZw3_bEKgHfBMBOhGgTmVAUHliPft2c- xNLAjVhOPE2juYWAzstXG9BYSei89NUp8esJc8J5pONFrtsF3s,&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 886
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,l,ksz995luOA1w3l3EHOXOhZdD- 4WQ4SgpllDNXQAK944MH 1WLASSuNXz-xhs4eT3_ZbU9j9VDHkHZHpRJaaWOZW7GjC5lTaOAU07XdtT06Nzf&typo=l, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 887
Agustin Estrada
From: Michelle Myers <myers
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 888
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Michelle Myers
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/` 2f/`2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,l,rldvyH39LN F61pVhFgOTYzP- dVA8ofd8DB_UNAgJ2BIewrEcU7a21FvX39MhTGP_nWU5ulFDTkMU2mstlyQYhKIUrRLWAtdx2QJIn14jdOlpKixiUQXH&typ 0=1
6 Ibid.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Maya Olsha <maya
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 890
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,sxP092jgt219uMeMNYcOACPllere-lw- uJnHiylm7HJKDptGxC2Nxo4LX14PgEEgfJkUgtosRvzBuoKgOChtgHpFysOykA62v7mPaFS4YRucZIXOci_UIGT7&typo=l 6 Ibid.
Maya.
891
Agustin Estrada
From: Maya Olsha <maya
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 892
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 893
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1, FvosZmkuTmBI N L4rTBbUWSBhcj Mf1GBbOtzBr_SSyrgXQ7w4- NvFX205GnPrsfVopXCkFw-KVIE1RIJxj88PPgETBAxDEOOUkLaKFUCFvu80EOu2TA„&typo=1 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,K5JFjQXCiTW9MCTJf5CALvdsDCdZ7XFwM2JQkVWS_3tR6xJ35anxLwnZMGDdsB_F5o7xhVU- ilxo2_cWf6mzmOmgL9xf0lkjPWUFRHmKJw3WPuwOWQ„&typo=1
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
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19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Haman officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,l,fOjUPld-fscnFiaHCLINL- aVMbWpOHKlowygNBD9OQihU3eudZ8ZkojWGyTov-
SFEQVXxPgMPNeltMn3oVlnZd_3QgrKOOV70Fe_HTfnuCOK5PE6BuVzSBBYgOgS&typo=l, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Maya
895
Agustin Estrada
From: Rachel L. Weber <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 896
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 897
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,nE-slkbBOtRRSfOyZMUS- FOmfW66ezrla-valx_o_wJuui-srDRVQ3TVkjRUT_ScD39wXEmgG13M6UKjTegW2zoxW8zNgBj9hs0SdKDC3BL-&typo=l, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Anne Shields <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 900
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,JSw-
o4yi7gFAfwRXcufGIMZPecSjTg2MzoHGsEh_vY6bJZrD3ocjRCtt3W5laWMD10VLLOyzFPYJS7r4k2c_pfG- 4r31J31gogwbpk7dcm6HA„&typo=1
6 Ibid.
Anne Shields
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Agustin Estrada
From: Michelle Myers <myers
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 902
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 903
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Michelle Myers
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
7%2f&c=E,1,5gjlvf_yZShooOEkuYUgpYonfAZTCRoTBdUsiJm69CPW401yBuvbvg0uQ1a6FZGptM_SyTOAcFj557fgkEc6gvmT MTi EwOJ74JgC7Znatg„&typo=l
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,SENOfdkFTjyQQ87d3QfTBuH7-
YyKtgK_31brliiU7Wg_ceFJG38grVMMuogpcHbA2ZIkojHHbsgvlrfW9U3P5myRYC0713e1AUOQIvZl-kglWamO&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 904
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,klZbinBXj7S7ojLXeriPK7SNi5t9E_OfOC 5_SAYyH-9-13LydzYlpQaRzOXyKhAOURxKN88UNGPMmQ1Nk8jhvAQYyagfLLd4K5EYb0- o3jldagxgyUBbdzTmwGY,&typo=l, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Anne Shields <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
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Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 906
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 907
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,ggxE69gxMjJJ56iCaFToJ28wXiXC3QKcu3oGeAp_XtggGRIM14N4LnP- IPc7jHYVK74VY9_4hWXRDF7adc3hXGQY56F2fD4vdl4BpMPelevVlJDC3P213TVeGTc9&typo=l 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,ogldQyUgVv5NAwU6f_fbBjvPECe94j6trth3glbACRNbKapM9aSNeOXxeJ62TttoMd7OfXH3- L4X1j hQa3SV96raw9l LOrOrf_ptotpl_PB N IgSZOG99&typo=l
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
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19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Haman officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,TDNUpShN_OfngTCgfMR1O4wPyir3lZ zcuxKkfK0307YASinOzI2T_hZ6i1-ggPKJFxnJtXAWntR-OApEfXDIsPbFOcT-xeyyzBTnKrHVTMfb-gIrDcLwnA„&typo=1, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Anne Shields
909
Agustin Estrada
From: Marlene Yahalom <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 910
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 911
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-i nfl uence-post-october-7 % 2f&c=E,1,11loHx-
MIJANLynnuVXilfKbUTto2RcpHUDrHCPO3o_rbV_UOTEINIZo16_IBgDS9UWdFjnWBAJVSRXCNfML1gdHFpjlxlmXifumUlby -zwl&typo=l
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,F259X3MwkdBACSXwKISSWOt9KFO3dky9fYrKUSNoCDzRulgelWW3pvR9TM5VgONRZ7C34TY6ewVzsZbghLCu ZVN KKO4x8PJfE03 hy6sgW H i Egg„&typo=l
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 912
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,CoHCtCzyOtj-YNT6UmA- HdCiZpWMTvsOXPvQywSlj-
umooXh2Yu9WDDnbI3fG3JZ90rxn4ulP2kSSCGCrAlwohgZSxHaZYLZEnoofLYi6mWcOlo6000,&typo=l, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 913
Agustin Estrada
From: Isla Berg <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 914
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 915
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely, Isla Berg
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,-CskQkrUnxruBztxNGWyF15rn9F8tV- SavCayGBlAafiliB7Xg96Kf85RT1FHx4UsCoX30fcx09ve3unAiF3g7veBo4wYAkluF7n9hvVM B2h5e7FVJ749Q„&typo=1 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,Mo08HfGDvrBhkJJXjWk2nLjpztah6WrE3VRhpRYnuR1QzFBGioGpO- Sa0x4fHn7dEFuQncwWvTNoNNgPyVKX6EeWWKXYZxRBP7MII-WjX4UnAQ2VRRxsvgNpKQ &typo=1 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
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19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Haman officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,VKuF5Qk2MAHtGOpw7sr8ggnbbiug7 aJi9Ld6A4kOiJgzgCmS6kyaH3BHzRsHA_V_mgcw4BUNMPDzWESMSUzcTdHrkfXBVS4LaphFnOhHuNBZog„&typo=l, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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917
Agustin Estrada
From: Malka L <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 918
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-
2%2f&c=E,1,86nlJ16Vy1HUJ7FHUIJOkStRPMe7OrRYGYSTDNkxdk_1HcQEFUN35e9nCGbsLUjvVboj_FAHSzd7nUhlihArkZ_K Eyfb-j Pxy8 HAaxsyOVu7&typo=1
6 Ibid.
919
Agustin Estrada
From: Renee Denis <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 920
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 921
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Renee Denis
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,TAajU5gflm8z71BvdDt6mbw2S9Nco_cvDB- 5860QQvfuTXHDSetPMEv_idy106prAlOKOcr6_I LjX7_NxHwRSrLoKzgvDUVbNxDgChJjypfEJgw4s9R_&typo=1 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,ZjngYsOcCr7jGO2H6rV5a79mog3UZKaWYNPn39gPE441Q5HAsPAzfwsNVtPIBpiAH9EUhswUSx4dwDa9Ehsar4rY NBBbm6gFBAwsrXfd3ll61rWMwUaMyvs,&typo=1
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 922
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,9WDLQUQNjmKUyyz6kn7lJ1_9V- yGcBGApOshL3Vv2q_zpYoeCWL_KiDKi3ezvHMO1sW6JPxbtOLTFJjVM7tB9v11sAdtZLJS8DKV2Cs4WV2_zd8ARMRI&typo=1, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Malka L <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 924
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 925
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-i nfl uence-post-october-7 % 2f&c=E,1,SJfj EfBj 1 brtXgoLedG pu N i8S509i Efl_tm Lp3gOpvW LitdVwhJ H nBYq- doKLfmF4jSo-WjCmj0u7Q1jL1JOcat2ltt8T2ZAFQ-elmljsM6eCul_OeyflUDh3D_8&typo=l 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,AYHfOwMkQgtXGZJpyUv7L4JHKrH I_NH6fH5gWmRXu_Nxj-YzZM3XQgeRzl- Xx90DEEndzvMg3wb5azLXH6mjceR-LFmQagDtlp879Jl3fcQ,&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
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19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Haman officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,yhOWdXL2tzTPJPOTvOeXrryxEQVBsX EX-
ONOEBmM58n2uVXVx4uHYDRAkTo3suUY4QeRn99DLYbvg4p5ZiNilgWsVHmMQ5Hi9z8lvXx_59ojugYJOrXRXcO7CA„&typo =1, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024. 927
Agustin Estrada
From: Gary Ambrose
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 928
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
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Gary D. Ambrose
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Agustin Estrada
From: Gary Ambrose
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:15 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 930
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
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Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 931
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://isgap.org/post/2024/05Zfor-immediate-release-new-compre hensive-research-reveaIs-ha mas-linked-funding- to-students-far-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing-web-of-influence-post-October-7/ 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https://duatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/students-iustice-palestine-sip 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 932
22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securefreedom.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Gary D. Ambrose
Director
PCM Consultants LLC
933
Agustin Estrada
From: Isla Berg <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:14 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 934
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 935
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely, Isla Berg
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7 % 2f&c=E,1,2i E9LKT9ej_R4cU Hx9- UeONa7ufuXvZg6lbJOPzzxVjlgwddbagRTFTluSBPIOTaYCiYcKrcroJSgOwYISUvcQeKGdY8w39SAukoU9141 HaR14U4U6D- cYOe&typo=l
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,MaLzfyOpBGughBwWpXc286MAo3PCZcoXgj00fj-fZxmKB_2xFViBtTReA- ZWQgdyr4POVmhFIN61vUtLAiANjisHOegngzr9gaTQtRMhRgSUBeM,&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 936
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,Mwfvp-p6EYfD2gDkIHCBS_rL-pgw- S5_cWZQBnsGxHY5C2QhpC_KGeBxQEA7CEecOLV-sJOAsHpniJ57EOngLGTriq_Ka_vvzaTTvU2MT0_n&typo=l, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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From: Isla Berg <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:14 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 938
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely, Isla Berg
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-
2%2f&c=E,1,Zbpldjv59oVythGe3TQz77LX2NyKsKAVzDEWrYyglxEfgAPVHesWxe_ZgSXbDw5ZkW10iDIDlfMEKR- VvThwba000Wxwhn76WcrnK69bzgtw824f04SUkw„&typo=1
6 Ibid.
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939
Agustin Estrada
From: Theresa Linsner <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:14 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 940
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,BNe-rTYN8yxr6Fz1_BCW8i8v650Ra9yWfVOTOYfkOBcIQZ- WOWHfDUwW8db9tw2Es_kFt-12Zv60ornOQuR1HJuJ2_XZLgRn3Esnb-A2YAagKs3ZyrgA3t0,&typo=1 6 Ibid.
Theresa
941
Agustin Estrada
From: Yana <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:14 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 942
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Yana Nabutovsky
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,7kKROV_C4nMxk4eyhPWoldSZL_BLfQbe3-pL_E4e_AUT26gMDXl-4KB6LggBCB- fa Frn 3J8Qi 12 pp_YaZ0oCC9Ql_I uXVG KK9kOn3-Rt&typo=l
6 Ibid.
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943
Agustin Estrada
From: Theresa Linsner <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:14 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 944
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 945
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7 % 2f&c=E,l,aszWWKSYcj EVr_NzoRrtSYWOsbTkr2- kb2DgQgnvl5Uo4NE1Zrs00KEW9xUHr7WgytGXOU2eOK1gJoHyxY871dNrrRblxwgMUW MYjKe4Tfrgi7Zt&typo=l 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,JpRgnCzwHIuKD2SMhlR1glmuxT3a6kTJSTTSRvQvfxwqcrpilk- KkjshjZFDDmxp2hFOhfzwINAZIIM91tXBmLYokAGAgOALabUYJ3cOxiyh&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
946
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Haman officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,nlVYVTgY3g42i0lwD2fSasWMjfOgET aSfVOn7Fs99UN3ikvdPFTNUCsL3WxstdjgAnO6Of065180wgmLIzCSUEbUjb3j6x_Dw8R9oxxl&typo=l, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Theresa
947
Agustin Estrada
From: Annette Massry <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:47 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12].
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure.
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Alex Massry
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,AD2gOh6C_APP6aZvz8sylXUrzIAGHEGzMEDjTZ-T3FUcEutDNAZixLBEkmc3Hi- 23tbdPGKDOFxOal94bbxup884GCkwmlyVUGuizcQNS_rCpNPAle9R3LHQSXy3&typo=l 3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-
sjp&c=E,1,acCYJ4mVvGVYbcTOAY_AmduWvtzAhx7rivFQX7QrOmHhu2dbt8ljDh19WIOGYdTgY1897ALYyl4FLfbPQHGjkACI 182H_VORXhdP4K5Arvge3m2FP4o,&typo=1
14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 9 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,KCYQjIM3PW- 5oi_wG3lTks_q nOz RxXm U DiOv7-
HbUDc9TU4WmEbChlibst6iTJkxWbX_g4fBvfPsgz057MdbGZRJWEwl7STV8XZDyOECCTxDiYKF&typo=l, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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4 Agustin Estrada
From: Judith Mann <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:47 AM
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Subject: NO to the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
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Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12].
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure.
By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Dr. Judith Mann
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
7%2f&c=E,1,Z7AiFhl4WKWgFoX2SIGXOmgcPNPlhDvkRYCuL15UQhl9NbtkcitvYSutHxgYDjg6Tjt7_dZ_yNcPUu6wVxFYogHoJ aXvZW I RtH-wCrD_6hJSl W Loj_7q_w„&typo=l
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,fhsfN48CwLfjvhNwf6hEAharv5oc4MpcQtYfcxZAYfRKzQe000bcHpLyO8- OjplaFuOSaRExghsxlQcSVbxjOo9fYIZ4M6jHSR3B8EsdZgpc&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765
18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,Lk2t6PTv_-JLDBA1vb_S10yyg9v- feNJy-
05vU_cxiU6vTikEIHFuSu3tHlnpmvrY_1Pgwf3e2EtCsBktEKQ4x813ZgHFUYzo2tzz47OeEdQ2pm896frRcHv8Oo,&typo=l, 2016
34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
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Agustin Estrada
From: Jacob Guttman <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:46 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides.
2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-
2%2f&c=E,1,bQBbpefukeTpjsKTRG_OB4uHeCtefsK3vw2U50eK15UFTZ7MOFwWrSX22O1VEICZyEBK3AVyGXrSFA43HLmUC 6nEYaeQ7Xxeixri3gusoxzwnxQdCgZDuIZSZpM,&typo=1
6 Ibid.
Jacob Guttman
10 Agustin Estrada
From: Jacob Guttman <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:46 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Please vote NO on the "ceasefire" or "peace resolution" that is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. 11 Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 12 By allowing protesters, SIP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-7%2f&c=E,1,2BjEPuwYPSo-
staNFOkVVKuQJBFXXjLRFulEewigMZmWGGX42gklXQYw6cPut77wzp7G2PJawV7-vB7GSY- XQxPbTXY9rlgyBgvSFvJA6uHAgH7g6wly&typo=l
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,UOYB7DWVBZsNpg2ePl2iHlm05D5udlMlyt_cH3lm6veH4e47mpYl_fBrT- zSDBKAw2M 15fK5J21gzSzzG LpmcJcy1AyXlE7gTGpWel6f6w„&typo=l 14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 13 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,l,phFmP3yf75FHfdfB8gapW4V76hww KvUBnfGUMUedjg7iolls69VYDZLKrwzdvX4g8lJG-wfyZ3usFaT76eWCaZIG7sXC7wl-XkRLwNCv&typo=l, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Jacob Guttman
14 Agustin Estrada
From: Maytal Zfadia Duek <
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:46 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
Subject: Vote only NO on a "ceasefire" or "peace" resolution that serves to keep Hamas terrorists in power Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 15 2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,QDIoO-xrwBvlspXXiHiPFG_Y9Jz9NSbEd21VY3JItS8WBp8w-OxBZO- sBocBiz4UWp12lUgnp6O1Ok4mQbgRo_9LNoEeoMRgoTDOCSNL-uucrgR3WVZw&typo=l 6 16
Agustin Estrada
From: Gad Klein <
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U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 17 2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Gad Klein
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
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Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 19 2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Joseph Lazar
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
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Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
THE TRUTH ABOUT "PRO-PALESTINIAN" PROTESTERS
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12].
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have 21 full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today.
HAMAS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEATHS OF PALESTINIANS
Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israelis ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure.
By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
PXI
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Dana Nachman
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass kon." -Justice ThurQoodMarshall
References:
1"University ofGeorgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 3|GGAP,"Nevvcompnehensivenesearchrevea|sHarnas-|inkodfundingtoStudentsfor]usticeinPa|estineandgroups growing web ofinfluence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (VVOL),"Jewish Virtual Library, 10 K4ay20I4. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8"Students for Justice inPa|estine,"ADL19October 2U2].
9Zvika Klein, "Unmnasking]VP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists un UScannpuseo,"]Post, 6 May20Z4. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11Yale Law School, "HanoasCharter,"The Avalon Project, 198O 12httpc//duait.vvordpresszonn/2008/03/10/how'is|ann-vvi|1'dorninate'the'wor|d/ 13 14Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components ofde|e0itimnizationof|srae|,"J5TOR,23(3-4),p.18'31,15July 2024. 1SAlan Dershow/itz,"War against the ]evvs,"2023.
16Britannica,"|srae|'sdisengagement from Gaza"
17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer nnIsrael, 1752lO172OO16277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled,"16November 2023.
19Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer nnIsrael, 17521O172OO16277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1November I023.
21Erin Mo|an,"Interview with U.S.military expert M.Pne8ent"Sky News, 16June l024. 22|bid.
23Alan Dershoxvitz,"War against the ]evvs"IUZ3.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024.
Z6TO|Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen byGunmen and Looted asConvoys Start Crossing from |srae["Times ofIsrael, 17 December2UI3.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 Deoember202l
23 28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism," Securef reed om.org, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.
Dana Nachman
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Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who are asking you to reject the proposed ceasefire resolution or "peace" resolution that is none other than a resolution to keep Hamas terrorists in power.
We have watched in horror as pro -terror activists have tried to hijack American city councils, campus life, and more with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
While hiding behind the slogan of human rights, they are actually a P.R. arm of Hamas aimed at covering up Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis [1-3].
Sadly, these pro -terror activists show their true colors by burning American flags, holding signs that said, "Globalize the Intifada," waving Hamas terrorist flags, and wearing Hezbollah terrorist headbands [4].
We know that the pro -terrorist groups tend to be vocal and put undue pressure on city councils. To help you with your decision, we would like to share with you an open letter written on May 10, 2024 by 80 retired U.S. military leaders, who served our country with distinction in the Middle East [5].
These generals collaborated on a public message to teach the American people and the world essential facts that have been buried in hate, propaganda, and noise.
The letter states:
1) Israel has a right to defend itself against Iranian backed terrorists on all sides. 25 2) Israel is a staunch ally that protects U.S. soldiers and civilians — and deserves our support. 3) The U.S. President and a bipartisan Congress must collaborate to ensure that Israel always has essential weapons. 4) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) follow international rules of war while Israel's enemies ABUSE these rules and purposely endanger civilians to falsely paint Israel as the aggressor. 5) Israel is fighting for civilization against barbaric enemies [6].
Many of our military families across this great nation have loved ones who have fought against terrorists such as these, and many of us have loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our democratic way of life.
We owe our military families the greatest respect for their service, and we ask you for your moral clarity by taking a stand against terrorism and for democracy.
Sincerely,
Raychell Larkin
References:
1 "What to know about the pro -llamas antisemitic group within our lifetime," ADL, 1 July 2024. 2 "CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism," Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th."
4 Michael Starr, "US flag burns as Hamas flags fly high over New York City's Times Square," Jerusalem Post, 1 August 2024.
5 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https/o3a/o2f/o2fjinsa.org%2foriginal-open-letter-from-retired-us-military- leaders-in-support-of-israel-2%2f&c=E,1,SGHA1ZBCn82AHj- vJkkMAg219dLuZnrldFDd7uOrFU6NAVERjtWIkyWOWX4n2pWY7SBiFYi2XU2niTA6gOjYKcLO6HjIfpK- SdSTCRaFEVdEKuE,&typo=l
6 Ibid.
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From: Jill Peraud <jill
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To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; arielle.kubu [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; City Clerk; Downey City Clerk - Public Comment
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Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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cc:
Christians United for Israel
Press
U.S. Representative
U.S. Senators
Honorable City Council Members,
We are your constituents, Americans across this great nation, and worldwide citizens who ask you to vote NO on the proposed "ceasefire" resolution or "peace" resolution which is a cover up for Hamas atrocities against Palestinians and Israelis.
We have watched in horror as protestors have overtaken city councils and American university campuses with misinformation, extremist ideology, and violent conduct that undermine our democratic way of life and our peaceful communities.
The protesters claim to be an anti -war movement to stop the "genocide, apartheid, and occupation" [1] of the Palestinian people, but nothing can be further from the truth.
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and other groups (AMP, CAIR, JVP, WOL, etc.) are funded by the Hamas terrorist organization [2-7]. As a propaganda arm of Hamas, their sole purpose is to radicalize and misinform city councils and campuses and create a massive disinformation campaign to delegitimize Israel and promote the annihilation of the Jewish State.
Their chant, "From the River to the Sea," clearly states their intention [8]. If you listen carefully, however, their violent intentions do not stop with Israel. They promote antisemitism the world over with the ultimate goal of overturning democratic values as they chant "Death to America" [9-10]. Their philosophy is anchored in the Hamas Charter, which states in its introduction, "Israel will exist until Islam will obliterate it" and "Our struggle against the Jews is very great and very serious" [11]; and the radical Islamist Duaat entitled "How Islam will dominate the world" [12]. rz
Pure logic and history upends the protesters' statements.
Only days after the heinous October 7 attacks on Israel, these protesters started its false accusations of "genocide" [13].
Here is the truth:
FALSE CLAIMS OF APARTHEID, COLONIALISM, AND OCCUPATION
Hamas' accusations of apartheid and colonialism are false. Israel is a multi -racial society where the Arab citizens have full rights. Inciting racism or discrimination in Israel is a criminal offense [14]. Moreover, archaeological evidence proves Jewish indigenousy, with cities populated by a Jewish majority prior to the establishment of the modern state of Israel [15].
Israel has been out of Gaza since 2005 as one of many gestures of peace with its Arab neighbors that has been met with violence [16]. In response, Hamas overtook Gaza, slaughtered Palestinian leaders, created 450 miles of terror tunnels, launched over 30,000 rockets at Israel, and on October 7 perpetrated the most heinous attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust including the kidnapping of Israelis, Americans, and Foreign Nationals still missing today. 2-AL 1e��[►� T �Zil��yt 3� 7�7:Jt�7 e��:��i7 7e\� �11�1Ie�►�� Both Hamas and the protesters' accusations of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are blatantly false. Numerous military leaders, including John Spencer (Former Chair of Urban Warfare Studies, WestPoint), testify that "Israel has implemented more measures to avoid civilian casualties than any other military in the history of war" including its use of precision weapons and the sending of leaflets, texts, and calls to Gazans ahead of airstrikes to provide time for them to evacuate targeted areas [1-19]. Sadly, terrorists boast of hiding among their own civilians to increase casualties [20].
Armies that fight defensive wars against terrorists in urban warfare generally have a civilian to casualty ratio of 4 to 60:
1; meaning 4 to 60 civilians are accidentally killed for every terrorist eliminated. This was true for U.S. and coalition troops in Mosul (2016-2017) [21]. However, Israel's ratio is 1:1, meaning they have reduced civilian casualties more than four to sixtyfold by comparison [22]. According to International Law (Article 51), these deaths fall squarely on Hamas [23].
Hamas leaders have admitted that they lie about numbers of civilian casualties [24], and statistical analysis proves that the Ministry of Health numbers are misleading [25].
Moreover, Palestinian civilians attest to the fact that Hamas steals food from aid trucks and murders Palestinians trying to reach the aid [26-29].
HAMAS' GLOBAL SUBTERFUGE VIA CITY COUNCIL PROTESTS
Hamas covers its atrocities against the Palestinian people (e.g., blocking safe passage corridors, hiding and firing weapons among civilians) [30-32] by sponsoring and supporting city council and worldwide protests on the Palestinians' behalf with the sole intent of delegitimizing Israel [33-35].
Donning the cloak of victimhood and resistance, Hamas's behavior is barbaric — igniting hatred and discrimination against Israel, worldwide Jewry, and democracy itself.
SUMMARY
After the barbaric attack on October 7th, Hamas is still holding hostages, including dead bodies, firing thousands of rockets from and into civilian areas, and rebuilding its terror structure. 28 By allowing protesters, SJP, and groups like it to hijack local city councils, it only rewards and emboldens Hamas, endangers Israel and worldwide democracies, and prevents the Gazans from taking responsibility to unlearn hate and choose healthy governance so that they become viable peace partners.
The world is at an uncomfortable brink: Barbarism vs. Democracy. Rewarding barbarity and those that support it is a losing proposition. Military families in your city and the entire U.S. know this to be true.
Bold leadership, not capitulation, is the only strategy to keep communities safe.
We ask you to vote NO on this ceasefire resolution, or any other title they give this resolution, which is meant to keep Hamas in power and continue to inflict carnage on the Palestinians and Israelis.
Please protect our community.
Sincerely,
Jill Peraud
"This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -Justice Thurgood Marshall
References:
1 "University of Georgia students challenging suspensions from pro -Palestine protests," Fox 5 Atlanta, 30 July 2024. 2 https://Iinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fisgap.org%2fpost%2f2024%2f05%2ffor-immediate-release- new-comprehensive-research-reveals-hamas-linked-funding-to-students-for-justice-in-palestine-and-groups-growing- web-of-influence-post-october-
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3 ISGAP, "New comprehensive research reveals Hamas-linked funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and groups growing web of influence post October 7th"
4 CAIR is Hamas: How the federal government proved that CAIR is a front for terrorism, Center for Security and Policy, 2016.
5 Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Congressional Testimony, Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish state, 4-19- 2016.
6 "Within Our Lifetime (WOL)," Jewish Virtual Library, 10 May 2024. 7 "The NGO network orchestrating antisemitic incitement on American campuses," NGO Monitor, 25 April 2024. 8 "Students for Justice in Palestine," ADL, 19 October 2023. 9 Zvika Klein, "Unmasking JVP, SJP, and Pro -Palestinian terrorists on US campuses," JPost, 6 May 2024. 10 Melissa Koenig, "Anti Israel protestors chant 'Death to America' at rally in Michigan," NY Post, 8 April 2024. 11 Yale Law School, "Hamas Charter," The Avalon Project, 1988 12 https:Hduatt.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/how-islam-will-dominate-the-world/ 13 https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f www.adl.org%2fresources%2fbackgrounder%2fstudents- justice-palestine-sjp&c=E,1,Tes-
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14 Robbie Sabel, "Addressing the components of delegitimization of Israel," JSTOR, 23 (3-4), p. 18-31, 15 July 2024. 15 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
16 Britannica, "Israel's disengagement from Gaza"
29 17 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 18 PBS News Hour, "Israel drops warning leaflets in South Gaza, indicating expansion of offensive to area where many have fled," 16 November 2023.
19 Twitter, Spencer Guard, John Spencer on Israel, 1752181728016277765 20 FDD, "Hamas officials admit its strategy is to use Palestinian civilians as human shields," Foundation for Defense of Democracies, 1 November 2023.
21 Erin Molan, "Interview with U.S. military expert M. Pregent," Sky News, 16 June 2024. 22 Ibid.
23 Alan Dershowitz, "War against the Jews," 2023.
24 Alan Dershowitz, "When Hamas admits Israel is right," Jerusalem Post, 17 December 2010. 25 Abraham Wyner, "Hamas fakes casualty figures: The numbers are not real," JNS, 12 March 2024. 26 TOI Staff, "Gaza Aid Truck Stolen by Gunmen and Looted as Convoys Start Crossing from Israel," Times of Israel, 17 December 2023.
27 Gianluca Pacchiani, "Video Shows Gunmen Stealing from Aid Trucks Shooting at Gaza Civilians," Times of Israel, 5 December 2023.
28 PM Bennett on Meet the Press, "Hamas Stealing Gazan's Food," 10 March 2024. 29 Alan Dershowitz, "War Against the Jews," New York, NY: Hot Books, 2023. 30 "Arab Palestinian Warns the World About Hamas," Prager U, February 2024. 31 "Hamas' Use of Human Shields in Gaza," Stratcomcoe, 2008-2014. 32 Benjamin Jensen, "Hamas Isn't the First Military Group to Hide Behind Civilians," American University, 16 November 2023.
33 Center for Security Policy, "C.A.I.R. is Hamas: How the Federal Government Proved that the Council on American Islamic Relations is a Front for Terrorism,"
https:Hlinkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fSecurefreedom.org&c=E,1,vNkGaCeBIK4xAGnehysJz6yxQroRoRL 6mUH020nvkE_L9Sf5PiQZSemj29mE4wupTN20DOppZV-g5DFToF7XAQYhg470_NATzr296FRRDlc,&typo=1, 2016 34 ISGAP: "New Comprehensive Research Reveals Hamas-linked Funding to Students for Justice in Palestine and Groups Growing Web of Influence Post October 7," 3 May 2024.
35 David Bernstein, "College Campuses as a Strategic Threat to the West," ISGAP, 4 January 2024.