Arizona Democrats on Saturday approved a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in what it called the crisis in Israel and Palestine — a carefully worded document hammered out over hours of discussion between factions with conflicting views.
The measure also called for the immediate release of the Israeli hostages seized by Hamas on Oct. 7; the protection of civilians in both Israel and Gaza; the delivery of adequate humanitarian aid to Gaza; and the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Democratic Committee members approved the proposed resolution 301-11, or with 81% support.
Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano presided over the annual meeting, the first in-person gathering of the state committee members in four years. The major agenda item was the resolution. Bejarano is one year into her two-year term, so there was no need for a leadership vote.
The resolution recognized that “both Israeli and Palestinian lives are in grave danger every day the current conflict continues, and far too many Palestinians’ and Israelis’ lives have already been lost. All parties must carry their share of the responsibility and be held accountable.”