"Chicago Mayor's Controversial Call for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks Backlash"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chicago Tribune
Gov. J.B. Pritzker criticizes Chicago City Council's Gaza cease-fire resolution for not holding Hamas accountable for violence, while Mayor Brandon Johnson defends the council's action, stating that they can address both international crises and local issues. The resolution passed by a narrow margin, making Chicago the largest U.S. city to call for a cease-fire between Hamas and Israel.