Mayor Oscar Ortiz calls for ceasefire as Israel-Hamas war continues

Indio Mayor Oscar Ortiz is calling for immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine.  

Mayor Ortiz is actively posting information regarding the conflict and his personal thoughts on the matter on his social media platforms. 

The following is an informational graphic that Mayor Ortiz recently shared to his Instagram account: 

Mayor Ortiz, who is a part of the Coachella Valley Peace Coalition, is urging his followers to sign a petition asking government leaders to push for a ceasefire and to recognize the need for a “sustainable Palestinian state.” 

For more information on what the Coachella Valley Peace Coalition is asking for from U.S. government leaders, click here.