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California Senate adopts SCR 105 condemning rights abuses and calling for humanitarian protections in Gaza
Summary
Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 105 urging protection of civilians, accountability under international law, condemnation of terrorism and collective punishment, and calling for humanitarian aid and hostage returns following extended debate.
The California State Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 105 on Saturday after a prolonged, bipartisan floor debate that framed the measure as a call for human rights and humanitarian protection in Gaza. The resolution affirms California’s support for protection of civilians, condemns terrorism and collective punishment, calls for accountability under international law, urges safe return of hostages, and stresses protections against antisemitism, Islamophobia and other hate in California.
Senator Wahab, in introducing the resolution, said she rose “not as a representative of a caucus, religion, or identity, but simply as a human being compelled to speak for humanity.” Wahab cited casualty and displacement figures presented in her remarks and urged the chamber to “choose…
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