Cllr Wayne Fitzgerald has issued a statement. (Image: PCC)
Statement from Peterborough City Council leader Wayne Fitzgerald about the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza.
Councillor Wayne Fitzgerald, Leader of Peterborough City Council, said: "The events that have unfolded in Israel and Gaza and continue to escalate have left us all shocked and saddened. The loss of so many innocent lives is appalling.
"Our sympathies go out to everyone affected. Many people in our city are personally affected by what is happening and are finding what continues to unfold very distressing.
"As a city we stand in solidarity with all those affected."
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