Cease-fire
First responders stand next to a crater where a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an area in northern Israel's Haifa district on October 31, 2024 (Ahmad Gharabli/ AFP)
November 26, 2024, 4:30 pm
Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire in war with Hezbollah
The deal — which would be the longest ceasefire Israel has agreed to since Hamas invaded from Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023 — signals a new phase in Israel’s multi-front war.
By Ron Kampeas
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) meets with Mossad chief David Barnea, April 18, 2024. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
August 18, 2024, 7:36 pm
Hamas rejects US hostage-ceasefire proposal as PM said to warn chance for deal ‘not high’
Reports say Israeli negotiators warn there’ll be no deal if Netanyahu insists on keeping IDF on Philadelphi Corridor; he retorts there’ll be no deal unless Hamas accepts demand
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Allegheny County Council hears from residents about a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Israel's war with Hamas. (Photo by David Rullo)
May 3, 2024, 12:46 pm
How ceasefire resolutions on faraway Gaza are sowing seeds of hate in US cities
Jewish Americans say people are using public hearings as a platform to spew antisemitism – and free speech laws prevent local governments from doing anything about it
By Cathryn J. Prince
Etna council passed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Israel’s war with the terrorist organization Hamas. (Photo by David Rullo)
April 19, 2024, 10:49 am
Etna Borough Council passes cease-fire resolution
Resolution passed despite chaotic discussion, confused bill
By David Rullo
IDF soldiers operate inside the Gaza Strip in an undated handout photo cleared for publication on April 9, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 9, 2024, 1:07 pm
Good truce deal on table, ball in Hamas’ court – top US diplomat
“Hamas could end all of this immediately and get a ceasefire that would benefit the people of Gaza and get the hostages home."
By Jacob Magid
Pittsburgh Councilmember Barbara Warwick would like to see the council call for a cease-fire in Israel's war against Hamas terrorists. (Photo by Matt Evans, courtesy of flickr.com)
March 20, 2024, 10:44 am
We must call for an end to all attacks on the people of Israel and Palestine
Pittsburgh City Councilmember Barbara Warwick calls for cease-fire in Gaza
By Barbara Warwick
Charlene Tissenbaum addresses Allegheny County Council during a March 5 meeting. Council rejected a motion calling for a cease-fire in Israel’s war with Hamas. (Photo by David Rullo)
March 6, 2024, 4:03 pm
Allegheny County Council rejects cease-fire motion
Nine councilmembers voted "no," with only three voting "yes."
By David Rullo
Allegheny County Council voted on a cease fire resolution introduced by Bethany Hallam and co-sponsored by Anita Prizio and Dan Gryzbek. (Photo by David Rullo)
March 3, 2024, 8:50 am
Allegheny County Council to vote on cease-fire motion
After deciding not to vote on the motion at their Feb. 20 meeting, Allegheny County Council will take up a cease-fire motion on March 5
By David Rullo
Allegheny County Council hears from residents about a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Israel's war with Hamas. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 28, 2024, 10:26 am
Allegheny County Council should reject a cease-fire resolution
Allegheny County Council's focus should be on local issues, not foreign affairs
(Photo courtesy of Chait Goli via Pexels)
February 1, 2024, 1:25 pm
Mayor breaks tie, as Chicago City Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza
“Skeptics wonder when the mayor will support a ceasefire on the West Side,” wrote “The Wall Street Journal” editorial board.
By JNS
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