As Israel's conflict with Gaza approaches its four-month mark, Chicago has joined the growing list of U.S. cities urging for a permanent ceasefire, adding pressure on President Joe Biden ahead of the upcoming November election to intervene and stop the violence. Following contentious public discussions, the city's council narrowly passed a nonbinding resolution with a 24-23 vote on Wednesday. Mayor Brandon Johnson cast the tie-breaking vote and temporarily cleared the council chambers during the heated session.
