Chicago Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson called for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Chicago has seen an increase in murders in recent years, with 19 people killed so far in 2024 and 582 more killed in 2023. according to In the Chicago Sun-Times.Johnson made the comments on Wednesday's show. Press conference WBEZ as Chicago City Council delays consideration of resolution calling for ceasefire report. (Related article: City Council thrown into turmoil as Oakland residents loudly oppose condemnation of Hamas)
“I condemn the actions of Hamas, but at this moment, we have seen 25,000 Palestinians killed in this war, and I think the killing has to stop. So, yes, we need a ceasefire. “,” Johnson said.
BREAKING: Mayor Brandon Johnson joins call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war, says 'the killings need to stop' after 25,000 Palestinian deaths, supports resolution that City Council did not vote on today ing.
Johnson: “We need a ceasefire.” @wttw— Heather Cherone (@HeatherCherone) January 24, 2024
Chicago has long dealt with gang violence and high homicide rates, with 88% of murders going unsolved in 2017. In 2023, 11 people were killed in the city over Memorial Day weekend, and Walmart announced it would close four stores in the area. crime.
The extremist terrorist organization Hamas carried out deadly terrorist attacks in multiple locations in southern Israel on October 7, killing more than 1,200 people and taking more than 200 hostages.
Chicago police arrested more than 100 demonstrators who blocked the Israeli consulate in the city during protests in November.
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and other left-wing members of Congress known as “The Squad” issued a statement calling for a ceasefire almost immediately after the Hamas attack.
“I wish I could probably answer how that affects other people making decisions, but I can tell you from a very personal note that for Black liberation, we probably will soon “I know I had to make a statement that said otherwise,” Johnson said.
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