Day of Remembrance Proclamation

A Palestinian senior city engineer said the proclamation only mentions Palestinians through terrorist organizations' names and urged the council to reject it.

Thanked the council for its leadership, saying October 7 was a tragedy for Jewish people comparable to 9/11.

Said Palestinian history predates October 7 and asked for equal recognition of anti-Palestinian hate and Islamophobia, urging a no vote if balance couldn't be provided.

Shared the story of Libby, a young woman killed at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, honoring her memory.

East Palo Alto native asked the council to vote no, citing the Gaza war's toll and questioning the mayor's funded trip to Israel.

Said she has no dog in the fight and wants the community to focus on local concerns and getting along.

A Jewish mother and clinician said the proclamation suggests the city prioritizes some community members over others and asked the council not to pass it.

An East Palo Alto resident called the proclamation one-sided political cover and criticized the council majority's prior IHRA definition adoption.

A Palestinian community member sharply criticized the mayor over his Israel trip and said the proclamation ignores the Gaza toll.

A recent immigrant from Israel pushed back on what she called lies, describing her family's experience with shelters and bombings and urging the truth be spoken.

Briefly thanked Mayor Lincoln for maintaining civility and order.

A Palo Alto council candidate spoke in solidarity with Palestinians and urged leaders to put people first amid gentrification.

Thanked the mayor for standing with victims of terrorism and urged vigilance against extremist ideologies.

Spoke about the humanitarian toll in Gaza, including attacks on hospitals and water infrastructure, funded by U.S. tax dollars.