Chicago City Council Passes Resolution Demanding Gaza Cease-fire

Mayor Brandon Johnson Casts Tie-breaking Vote in Contentious Meeting

Chicago City Council has passed a resolution demanding a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas, making it the largest city in the U.S. to do so.
The resolution was approved by a divided City Council in a contentious meeting, with Mayor Brandon Johnson casting the tie-breaking vote.
The meeting was so contentious that Mayor Johnson was forced to clear the Council chambers, resulting in a delay of about an hour.
The resolution calls for a permanent ceasefire, humanitarian assistance including medicine, food and water to be sent into the impacted region, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
The resolution has been met with opposition from some, including Ald. Debra Silverstein, who views it as lopsided and not addressing the full context of the conflict.