Town of Apex not planning to consider Gaza cease-fire resolution
The town of Apex announced Friday that its mayor and town council are not considering passing a cease-fire resolution in Gaza.
Mayor Jacques Gilbert and the town council released a statement.
"Although action is not being taken through a formal resolution, the governing body strongly condemns prejudicial acts and discriminatory remarks of any kind, including Islamophobia and Antisemitism," the statement reads in part.
The statement said the town council embraces diversity in the Apex community.
"[We] recognize that Apex is home to people of varied nationalities, ethnicities, and faiths for whom the current conflict in the Middle East has a real and personal impact," the statement reads. "Our community proudly holds the status of being the 'Peak of Good Living' and is well known for its small-town character and inclusivity.
"A number of community members have written, called, and spoken at recent council meetings related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Your governing body has intentionally listened and made a concerted effort to hear all sides of this international crisis."
How other NC cities have handled proposed cease-fire resolution
Dozens of cities across the U.S. have passed cease-fire resolutions, including Durham.
On Tuesday, the Raleigh city council members voted 4-4 in a surprise resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. The proposal was not on Tuesday's agenda.
