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Activists press council to adopt resolution opposing military aid to Israel
Summary
Multiple public speakers urged the Ann Arbor City Council to adopt a resolution to cut military aid to Israel, citing civilian casualties in Gaza and urging the council to follow other local officials who have signed supportive letters; speakers repeated calls for the council to act on the matter.
During public comment the Nov. 17 meeting, multiple speakers urged the Ann Arbor City Council to adopt a resolution opposing military aid to Israel.
Blaine Coleman recalled longstanding campaigns dating back decades and said the council should approve a resolution "that simply says we are against military aid to Israel." He cited past incidents and alleged casualties in Gaza since October 2023. Moskang Saba Biasafani echoed the call and urged the council and mayor to "cut off military aid to Israel" and said local officials who have signed similar letters had acknowledged harm.
Council did not take up the subject as a formal agenda item during the meeting. Speakers said they would continue to press the council to act at future meetings.
Why it matters: the issue is a recurring subject during public comment and reflects a segment of civic advocacy seeking council-level statements on foreign policy. The council did not place a resolution on tonight’s agenda or vote on the matter.
