Israel Hamas war

Rockford residents mourned and shared their outrage about the U.S. involvement in the conflict as Israel’s main weapon supplier.

In addition to advocating for a ceasefire resolution at the city council , members of Rockford for Palestine organize rallies calling for an end to the war and U.S. military aid to Israel.

A principios del mes, residentes de Rockford tomaron parte en un día global de acción pidiendo un alto al fuego en la guerra entre Israel y Hamas.

As calls for a ceasefire increase in cities around the globe including Rockford, NIU Sociology Professor Abu Bakarr Bah said for circumstances to change in Palestine, the U.S. would need to fundamentally shift its position on Israel.

More than 27,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began, of which a majority are women and children according to reports.