Jumaane Williams
NYC Public Advocate · New York City
Summary
Has countlessly publicly called for an end to the violence in Gaza, emphasized humanitarian protection, and criticized political leaders for not bringing up Gaza/Palestine and not resolving the pain of all the communities.
Posts supporting an immediate ceasefire / end to the crisis in Gaza, alongside calls for hostage release and protection of civilians.
Uses the Public Advocate platform to issue statements, applies public pressure, and speak up in public hearings about protest policing and the city’s rhetoric related to Gaza/Palestine.
Tier 1: Official statements
Williams' Statement On The Temporary Ceasefire In Gaza
Likes the temporary ceasefire progress but argues it is not enough; calls for a complete end to violence and to provide humanitarian relief while urging release of hostages.
Primary source (Office of the NYC Public Advocate).
Source →Williams' Response to the Ceasefire Agreement
Responds to a ceasefire agreement describing the toll of Oct. 7 and the deaths in Gaza and welcoming the halt in violence and return of hostages.
Primary source (Office of the NYC Public Advocate).
Source →Public Advocate Presses NYPD On Protest Policing (Council hearing statement)
At a Council hearing, criticizes the city’s rhetoric around protests and notes the mayor had not bought up Palestine/Gaza/ceasefire at all since October (as of that date).
Primary source (official hearing statement transcript).
Source →Tier 2: Public narrative (social media)
Says he doesn’t care what it’s called, urges an immediate end to the crisis in Gaza.
Responds to the killing of humanitarian workers and reiterates ceasefire messaging.