"Hateful rhetoric such as this harms not only those directly targeted, but also the integrity of civic life on which all communities rely-especially when spread by those elected to lead and govern,"
"It's easy to call out antisemitism when it's from the other camp, but it takes real courage to call out antisemitism from your own end of the political aisle,"
"false flag"
Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez reshared LinkedIn posts alleging that the Dec. 14 mass shooting at a Hanukkah event on Australia's Bondi Beach was a "false flag" perpetrated by Israel. Dozens of Bay Area mayors, councilmembers, trustees and community leaders signed a petition disavowing Martinez and demanding that he meet with rabbis, issue a "truly restorative" apology, and provide antisemitism trainings for city leadership and staff. The petition states that hateful rhetoric harms targeted communities and civic life. At least 1,000 community members emailed Richmond councilmembers calling for Martinez to resign and for a censure vote. Jewish community leaders and officials urged accountability.
Read at The Mercury News
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