Antisemitism proclamation

Supported the proclamation and IHRA definition, arguing criticism of Israel is legitimate but demonization crosses into antisemitism.

A Russian immigrant who fled antisemitism said she recognizes the same propaganda today and backed the IHRA definition.

Opposed the IHRA definition, saying it's weaponized to suppress protected speech; urged the mayor not to sign the proclamation.

CAIR-SF Bay Area executive director urged the council to reject the IHRA definition as flawed and chilling protected speech.

Combat Antisemitism Movement official urged passage of the proclamation with the IHRA definition and its examples intact.

A Jewish EPA resident described fear over displaying Hanukkah decorations and antisemitic incidents at local schools.

An Azalea Drive resident asked the council to separate criticism of a government from hatred of a people and oppose the definition.