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Palestinian Chicago Residents Push Calls For Cease-Fire In Gaza, Rethink Support For Democrats

"It boils down to humanity," said Chicago area resident Nesreen Hasan.

(CBS Chicago)

February 23, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) – Three weeks after the Chicago City Council narrowly approved a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Israel's war in the Gaza Strip, such calls remain a hot-button issue among Palestinian residents.

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Despite the controversy, the resolution matters to Palestinian Americans in the Chicago area like Nesreen Hasan.

"It boils down to humanity," Hasan said.

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