In a recent statement, San Francisco Mayor London Breed expressed her strong opposition to the city supervisors' resolution calling for an extended cease-fire in Gaza. While she refrained from using her veto power, the Democrat mayor denounced the resolution as divisive and accused it of fueling the flames of antisemitism.

Mayor Breed, who is running for reelection this year, took to social media to highlight the negative impact that the debate over the nonbinding resolution has had on the city. She stated that it has left San Francisco "angrier, more divided, and less safe," as a troubling acceptance of "abject antisemitism" seems to have emerged among some activists.

Emphasizing the urgency and severity of the situation, Mayor Breed emphasized, "The antisemitism in our city is real and dangerous." She went on to express concerns for the safety of Jewish residents who have reported feeling unsafe due to growing acts of vandalism and intimidation.

Although the resolution was approved by a divided board earlier this month, it also condemned Hamas and the Israeli government, while urging the Biden administration to prioritize the release of all hostages and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Mayor Breed asserted that the city's board members, including herself as mayor, are neither elected nor qualified to weigh in on foreign policy. She criticized their actions, stating, "Their exercise was never about bringing people together. It was about choosing a side."

Furthermore, the mayor acknowledged the challenges created by the board's decision, placing San Francisco in a "terrible position." However, she emphasized the importance of unity, stating, "When we advocate for people thousands of miles away, we should still care for the people who are right here in San Francisco... We are all San Franciscans."

The resolution in question is part of a broader trend, as dozens of other U.S. cities have also passed similar symbolic resolutions. While these resolutions carry no legal weight, they reflect the mounting pressure on local governments to voice their opinions on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has now lasted four months.