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Advancing social justice and building power with working-class Vietnamese and <br />immigrant communities in Orange County. <br />Garden Grove, CA 92843 I www.vietrise.org I @vietriseoc <br />violence extends far beyond the borders of the region. By taking a stand and passing this resolution, <br />Santa Ana has the opportunity to show that our local leaders prioritize human rights and the <br />well-being of communities around the world. <br />We also want to address the claims of anti-semitism from many people who are attempting to obscure <br />the true nature of the occupation, genocide, mass displacement, and near continuous air strikes for the <br />past two months in Palestine. Zionism, the movement for Israel to exist on Palestinian land, is a <br />political ideology and movement'. Criticizing Zionism is to critique a flawed political ideology that has <br />led to the death and displacement of millions of Palestinians. It is not anti-Semitic to say that <br />Palestinians have a right to their land and homes, to live without fear of being bombed, to travel within <br />their own country without restrictions, and to determine for themselves the future of their country. <br />We stand in solidarity with Palestinians in their fight for liberation, self-determination, and justice. <br />To conclude, we urge you to support agenda item 19, and, at the very least, we implore you to <br />advocate for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. It is crucial that our federal elected officials hear from <br />you that a ceasefire must happen immediately. Your time and consideration on this matter are <br />appreciated. <br />Sincerely, <br />M <br />Tracy La <br />Executive Director of VietRISE <br />' The Economist. (2023, April 27). How Zionism has evolved from a project to an ideology. The Economist. <br />economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2023/04/27/how-zionism-has-evolved-from-a- ro ect-to-an-ideolo <br />