The Chicago City Council has passed an 'unconditional resolution' calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which has led to a backlash on social media and criticism regarding the Council's priorities. Critics highlight the discrepancy between the Council's focus on an international conflict and the pressing local issues, citing that Chicago had 617 homicides and 2,450 shootings in 2023, as reported by the Chicago Police Department. The resolution has also been associated with concerns about a rise in anti-Semitism, and its effectiveness is in question as Hamas has already rejected a ceasefire.
Chicago passes 'unconditional resolution' calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war - https://t.co/5IqyZayZHG
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"617 homicides and 2,450 shootings across Chicago throughout 2023, according to Chicago Police Department data", but sure, pass that resolution on Gaza. It can't help, but it can't hurt either. Unless you live in Chicago, I guess. Mind you, Hamas already rejected a ceasefire. 🤷♂️ https://t.co/HG8hUBkXUV
THEY DID IT! Chicago declares cease fire in Gaza (fucking morons) https://t.co/fFyXVUtWWf
So Chicago will call for a ceasefire in Gaza, but not in its own city? Priorities.
SHOCK: Chicago's City Counsel refused to vote for a ceasefire in Chicago but they voted to support a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas did not respond to request for comment. https://t.co/rZPpEY6qEr
After centuries of conflict in the Middle East, the Chicago City Council has passed a ceasefire resolution. What should be the Council's next focus?