EASTHAMPTON — Just like their counterparts in Amherst, city councilors in Easthampton are considering a resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the war in Gaza.

Councilor Koni Denham, who submitted the resolution along with council President Homar Gomez, said “multiple people in the Jewish community” had approached council members and asked them to put forward a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza.

The resolution, which was referred to committee for further work, condemns the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians and the Netanyahu government’s bombardment of Gaza, and also condemns the recent rise in antisemitic and islamophobic attacks in Massachusetts and across the U.S.

“We are presenting this resolution as our responsibility to address antisemitism as well as islamophobia,” Denham said. “This war is feeding that within our community.”

Gomez proposed that the resolution be sent to Easthampton’s congressional representatives, Rep. Richard Neal and Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey.

“We are asking for a cease-fire, simple as that,” Gomez said.

Councilor Brad Riley said he agreed with the body of the resolution, but suggested that the council step back and take a wider view, noting that Gaza isn’t the only place on Earth where war and the killing of innocents occur.

“My request is that this be sent to committee,” Riley said. “We can talk about what it means to be cosmopolitan citizens.”

Councilor Owen Zaret said he agreed with Riley, and said he had some issues with the wording of the resolution.

Denham said she didn’t object to sending the matter to committee, but she noted again that the resolution was brought forward at residents’ request.

“This is what we do as elected representatives,” she said. “Just because it’s a geopolitical issue doesn’t mean it doesn’t impact directly the residents within our community.”

Councilor James “JP” Kwiecinski noted that Riley’s objection was enough for the matter to be referred to committee, and he suggested that the council do so.

The vote to refer the resolution to the Rules Committee was unanimous.

Meanwhile, the Amherst Town Council could vote as early as Feb. 26 on adopting a “Resolution for a Cease-fire in Gaza,” a measure that not only calls for a cease-fire, but the release of hostages and detainees on both sides, ensuring humanitarian aid enters Gaza and an end to unconditional U.S. military aid to the Israeli government.

The resolution, being reviewed by the council’s Governance, Organization and Legislation Committee, is sponsored by 240 residents, many organized as Amherst4Ceasefire, and District 2 Councilor Pat De Angelis and At-Large Councilor Ellisha Walker.