Minneapolis and Chicago Mayors Take Opposite Stances on Ceasefire Resolutions

While Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes a resolution citing its one-sided nature, Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson votes in favor, sparking controversy and debate.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed a city council resolution endorsing a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, citing its one-sided nature and potential to increase division.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of a ceasefire resolution, making Chicago the largest U.S. city to advocate for a ceasefire since the war's onset.
Both resolutions have sparked controversy, with critics arguing they favor a pro-Palestinian perspective and overlook significant issues such as the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israeli hostages.
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas praised Frey's veto, while the Jewish United Fund of Chicago and the regional Anti-Defamation League criticized Johnson's decision.
Ceasefire resolutions are gaining momentum in various cities and organizations, despite opposition and concerns about increasing antisemitism and division.