More U.S. Cities Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

In addition to contention in Congress, Biden's unconditional support for Israel – even now as the genocide and war crimes increase – has more U.S. cities passing resolutions demanding a ceasefire and an end to the siege of Gaza. Among the larger cities to pass resolutions are Akron, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; Detroit, Michigan; Oakland and Richmond, California; Providence, Rhode Island; Seattle, Washington; and Wilmington, Delaware.

The passing of the resolutions always includes broad mobilization of the public to speak, often for hours, at the city council meetings demanding support for Palestine. The public outrage is such that most resolutions are also demanding more humanitarian aid for Gaza, including fuel, food and medical supplies. The resolutions of some, such as Richmond's and Ypsilanti, Michigan, also call for ending U.S. aid to Israel, with people denouncing the fact that the many bombers, tons of bombs, tanks, firepower of all kinds and more continue to be supplied by the U.S.

Various organizations are mobilizing to get more resolutions passed and encouraging cities to take further actions, like boycotts and divestment.

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This article was published in

Volume 53 Number 30 - December, 2023

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