Dr Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom, joined an all-council meeting on Monday 18 March.
Dr Zomlot addressed the Council, highlighting the urgency of the humanitarian crisis, the need for international intervention and support, and Oxford’s twin city link with Ramallah.
In November 2023, the Council invited the Mayor of Ramallah, Issa Kassis, to address the Council through a video message. However, due to the current situation in the city, he was unable to respond. Dr Zomlot was subsequently invited to attend the meeting in person.
“Allow me to convey my gratitude, on behalf of the mayor of Ramallah, the people of Ramallah and, indeed, the people of Palestine, for your early and important call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the rest of occupied Palestinian territory."
Excerpt from Dr Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdon, address to Council
"I am very grateful to the Lord Mayor for inviting you with cross party support and to you for accepting her invitation.
“We are proud of our links to our twin city of Ramallah.
“As you recognised in your speech, this council unanimously called for a ceasefire in November. Like many people in this chamber, I came into politics through the peace movement.
“The need for peaceful solution, for a ceasefire and for humanitarian aid in Gaza has sadly never been more important."
Response from Councillor Susan Brown, Leader of Oxford City Council
The address can be viewed in the video of Full Council Meeting on the Council’s YouTube channel.
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