**Resolution by the Maplewood Township Committee / South Orange Board of Trustees**

**Title: Condemnation of Terrorist Activities and Support for Peace**

**Whereas**, the Maplewood Township Committee / South Orange Board of Trustees is committed to upholding the safety, health, dignity, and freedom of all individuals within our community on a daily basis;

**Whereas**, the United States possesses significant diplomatic influence capable of safeguarding the lives of both Israelis and Palestinians;

**Whereas**, hundreds of thousands of lives are currently at grave risk due to the actions of a designated terrorist organization HAMAS; recognized as such by numerous nations including the United States, the European Union, Israel, and others.

**Now, therefore, be it resolved** that the Maplewood Township Committee / South Orange Board of Trustees:
**We call upon**:

1. Hamas to immediately SURRENDER.

2. The immediate release of ALL hostages held by Hamas and other Gazan terrorist organizations.

3. An end to Hamas's abuse & unjust treatment of Palestinians and the cessation of actions that endanger their lives.

4. The halting of the theft of humanitarian aid by Hamas intended for the people of Gaza.

5. The complete withdrawal of Hamas & all terrorist organizations and their affiliates from Gaza, with a commitment to never return.

**Furthermore**, we reaffirm our support for the right to self-determination and peace for the Jewish people in their ancestral homeland of Israel.

**Furthermore**, we emphasize that without the fulfillment of the aforementioned conditions, there can be no viable ceasefire agreement in place.

This resolution is hereby adopted by the Maplewood Township Committee / South Orange Board of Trustees on ___________________________________.