Resolution R2024-0009503
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Call on leaders of Hamas to release all hostages
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On May 22, 2024, Chicago's City Council, including the Mayor and Alderman, 15, reacted to a Hamas attack, killing 1,400, taking 240 hostages, including Surasak Rumnao, Pongsak Thenna, and Sathian Suwannakham, violating the 1949 Geneva Convention. Despite rejected ceasefire and Gaza leaders' exile calls, the council invoked Article 3, demanding immediate release of hostages and bodies of Itay Svirsky, Yossi Sharabi, llan Weiss, Ravid Katz, Aviv Atzili, and Oren Goldin, without any preconditions, under international law.
Sponsors
| Sponsors (2) | Ward | |
|---|---|---|
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Lopez, Raymond A.Primary Sponsor | Ward 15 |
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Silverstein, Debra L.Primary Sponsor | Ward 50 |
History
| Date | Legislative body | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Date 2024-05-22 | Legislative body Chicago City Council | Action Referred |
| Date 2024-05-22 | Legislative body Chicago City Council | Action Introduced |