Denver could be the next major U.S. city to consider a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
The Health Ministry in Gaza said on Tuesday the Palestinian death toll has reached 27,585 people since Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Over 1,400 Israelis have died and hundreds are currently being held hostage by Palestinian militant group Hamas.
A number of U.S. cities, despite not having say over international affairs, have had enough of the ongoing war.
The Denver City Council is poised to vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire, according to District 8 Councilmember Shontel Lewis and at-large Councilmember Sarah Parady, who both sponsored the resolution.
“This is a moment to do the right thing,” Lewis told The Denver Gazette in a statement. “Our constituents have marched, have written, have called, have cried, and have organized demanding that the City and County of Denver join other U.S. cities which have been adopting resolutions in support of a ceasefire in the conflict.”