To: Ian Boddy Mayor of Owen Sound

Permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Reports have indicated that there have been over 18,000 civilians killed in Gaza and almost half of the dead are children. No one knows how accurate those numbers are but to me they are way too many dead and many more have been injured.
Canada just voted yes to a ceasefire in Gaza at the UN and I applaud that decision. I would ask you as Mayor of Owen Sound to join other municipal leaders in support of a permanent ceasefire and permanent solution so that Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace.

Why is this important?

When I go to bed at night, I don't have to worry about being blown to bits or whether I can have food, water, medical treatment or even be able to turn on the lights. These things we all take for granted but people in other places in the world such as Gaza and Ukraine(and too many more) can't and that is a tragedy.
Calling for a permanent ceasefire means both sides must lay down their weapons. Israel believes that it can militarily destroy Hamas and they have clearly stated that belief. This conflict ,in my opinion will never be solved with guns and bombs because it is like adding gasoline to a fire.