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<br />The resolution faults Israel for a war started by Hamas. The loss of life and suffering is felt by <br />both the Israelis and the Palestinians. The resolution minimizes the suffering of Israelis. 250,000 <br />Israelis have been internally displaced due to the actions of Hamas and Hezbollah. Terrorists <br />abducted 240 hostages on October 7th. This resolution calls Israel’s prisoners, many of whom <br />have committed crimes including stabbings and bombing populated civilian locations, hostages. <br /> <br />Israelis want peace and a quick end to the war. A ceasefire with Hamas, as has been <br />demonstrated repeatedly over time, will end in the spilling of Israeli blood. Senior Hamas leaders <br />have indicated their intentions to continue in their goal to eradicate the land of Israel of Jews. <br />Hamas is the catalyst for the Palestinian and Israeli casualties. The people of Gaza deserve a <br />better future which is possible only once Hamas is gone. <br /> <br />A ceasefire would perpetuate the status quo, allowing Hamas to continue to control and terrorize <br />Gaza. Do not set a precedent that crimes against Israeli and Palestinian civilians pays off, by <br />supporting this Ceasefire Resolution. The City of Santa Ana should not inadvertently incentivize <br />more violence, at the expense of innocent Israelis and Palestinians. <br /> <br />While this resolution may have been introduced with good intentions, I believe it would harm the <br />Santa Ana community and only fuel more hatred and conflict. Please vote no on the Ceasefire <br />Resolution. <br /> <br />Thank you. <br /> <br />Efrem Joelson <br />2 <br />