Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community (CPAC) is an American pro-Palestinian advocacy organization.
Activities
CPAC presented an Israel–Hamas war ceasefire resolution to Cleveland City Council on Oct. 30, 2023, persisting for at least 15 City Hall meetings. After United Nations Security Council Resolution 2728, Cleveland City Council passed a ceasefire resolution on March 25, 2024.
CPAC protest tactics included stopping traffic and interrupting the State of the County address.
CPAC called for Cuyahoga County to invest in the community instead of $16 million in Israel Bonds. 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Council introduced a CPAC-supported resolution to prohibit future investments in foreign securities which was later withdrawn. During a march outside County Executive Chris Ronayne's house, 4 protestors were cited for noise disturbance.
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.
- Haynes, Noelle (25 November 2024). "Protestors march outside Cuyahoga County executive's home for Israel divestment". www.cleveland19.com.