On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council passed a significant resolution calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, with Mayor Brandon Johnson breaking a 23-23 deadlock. This decision highlights the city's strong political stance regarding international issues, making Chicago the largest city in the U.S. to endorse such a motion. The resolution has been the focal point of a prolonged debate within the council and was met with passionate support from a crowd advocating for peace in the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's decisive tiebreaking vote led to the Chicago City Council passing a resolution for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, marking Chicago as the largest U.S. city to do so.
The resolution follows a monthslong debate and was supported by a crowd advocating for the cease-fire, signifying Chicago's political stance amidst ongoing international conflict.
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