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Rockford for Palestine was formed days after Israel began its military campaign in Gaza. They call for a ceasefire, an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and an embargo on U.S. military aid to Israel.
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Rockford residents mourned and shared their outrage about the U.S. involvement in the conflict as Israel’s main weapon supplier.
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Entre todos, incluyendo a Rose y Rockford for Palestine, dijeron que están desanimados por el resultado pero que continuarán generando apoyo para la legislación.
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Rockford Alderman Bill Rose and others including Rockford for Palestine said they're disappointed by the result but will continue to build support for the passage of a ceasefire resolution at the city council.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More than 27,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began, of which a majority are women and children according to reports.