Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community
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Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community (CPAC) is an American pro-Palestinian advocacy organization.
Activities
CPAC presented a Gaza war ceasefire resolution to Cleveland City Council on Oct. 30, 2023, persisting for at least 15 City Hall meetings.[1] After United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728, Cleveland City Council passed a ceasefire resolution on March 25, 2024.[2]
CPAC protest tactics included stopping traffic[3][4] and interrupting the State of the County address.[5]
CPAC called for Cuyahoga County to invest in the community instead of $16 million in Israel Bonds.[6] CPAC works with Jewish Voice for Peace's Break the Bonds campaign. Cuyahoga County Council introduced a CPAC-supported resolution to prohibit future investments in foreign securities which was later withdrawn.[7][8] During a march outside County Executive Chris Ronayne's house, 4 protestors were cited for noise disturbance.[9]
CPAC gathered over 3,000 signatures. Following Cuyahoga County freezing $3 million in Israel Bonds in February 2025, CPAC is working on the $330 million held across Ohio.[10]
References
- ^ Vanisko, Anastazia (4 March 2024). "Why residents are pushing for a Gaza ceasefire resolution". Signal Cleveland.
- ^ "After U.N. vote, Cleveland City Council calls for cease-fire in Gaza". Ideastream Public Media. 26 March 2024.
- ^ Torres, Destiny. "Dozens of community members protest for Palestine in Cleveland".
- ^ "The effort to leverage primary votes to influence Biden spreads to Ohio". Ideastream Public Media. 15 March 2024.
- ^ "2024 State of the County highlights Cuyahoga's investments in housing and the environment". Ideastream Public Media. 5 September 2024.
- ^ Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland com (26 July 2024). "Pro-Palestine group protests outside of Ronayne's home, pledges 'We will not stop'". cleveland.
- ^ "The Quiet, Local Success of the Israel Divestment Movement". nextcity.org.
- ^ "The Quiet Success of the Israel Divestment Movement". YES! Magazine.
- ^ Haynes, Noelle (25 November 2024). "Protestors march outside Cuyahoga County executive's home for Israel divestment". www.cleveland19.com.
- ^ Martinez, Alexandra (11 March 2025). "Cuyahoga County, Ohio, freezes $3 million in Israel bonds". Prism.