Coverage dated November 28, 2023
Outrage as speakers defend Hamas during Oakland city council meeting Headline from Newsweek
One speaker described Hamas as "a resistance organization that is fighting for the liberation of Palestinian people in their land."
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New York Post
Anti-Israel protesters defend Hamas as Oakland city council meeting descends into chaos over cease-fire resolution ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Nov 28, 2023
New York Post's feed description The Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, but an addendum that would have condemned the terrorist group for the Oct. 7 mas…
Fox News
Speakers at Oakland City Council meeting defend Hamas, some deny Oct. 7 atrocities ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Nov 28, 2023
Fox News's feed description Multiple pro-Palestinian supporters spoke at an Oakland, California City Council meeting to call for a permanent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel
The Daily Caller
City Council Meeting Erupts Into Chaos As Oakland Residents Loudly Object To Condemning Hamas ↗ (opens The Daily Caller) Published Nov 28, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description Residents of Oakland, California objected to language that would condemn Hamas during a city council meeting.
Newsweek
Outrage as speakers defend Hamas during Oakland city council meeting ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Nov 28, 2023
Newsweek's feed description One speaker described Hamas as "a resistance organization that is fighting for the liberation of Palestinian people in their land."
The Daily Signal
Council Meeting Erupts as Oakland Residents Defend Hamas ↗ (opens The Daily Signal) Published Nov 28, 2023
The Daily Signal's feed description Amendments to condemn Hamas for taking hostages in its Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel that killed 1,200 were defeated by 6-2 votes.
The Washington Free Beacon
WATCH: Oakland City Council Meeting Devolves Into Anti-Semitism, Denial of Hamas Massacre ↗ (opens The Washington Free Beacon) Published Nov 28, 2023
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description Several speakers at a meeting of the Oakland City Council on Monday denied Hamas's Oct. 7 atrocities and made other statements in support of the terror group.
