Fargo and Moorhead leadership urged to call for ceasefire between Israel and Palestine

(Fargo, ND) -- Residents and members of an antiwar non profit is urging on area leadership to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. 

The speakers at the Fargo and Moorhead meetings were part of a group called CODEPINK, a non profit largely focusing on antiwar statements. The speakers called for leadership to support ceasefire resolutions that are being passed at various cities across the country, which condemns Israel's use of force on and near hospitals, and other civilian infrastructure. Overall, they call for an "end to genocide."

“Maybe worst of all, this is all preventable. None of this has to happen. There is one clear remedy to Israel’s morbid disregard towards Palestinian life and human suffering and our government who bankrolls it: call for an immediate ceasefire," said Prairie Johnson, an organizer with CODEPINK. 

Speakers also attended the Moorhead City Council meeting, and called for a similar message.

"They and their family members who are stateside are experiencing constant trauma as they watch with a painful silence and a heavy weight of despair the slaughtering of their family and friends on the screen," said KJ Atkinson, an area resident who spoke on behalf of two Palestinian community members, "I end this with a simple yet imperative request, for you to call for a ceasefire."

Officals with CODEPINK say they will continue to speak to city leaders and community members "on the importance of ending this genocide" according to a statement.