Protesters downtown Chicago after Netanyahu addresses Congress; IL lawmakers boycott speech

Category: Politics

Protests erupted in downtown Chicago in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, with demonstrators from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups advocating for peace. Local lawmakers boycotted the event, expressing their disapproval of Netanyahu's invitation and calling for a cease-fire amid ongoing violence in the region. Protesters criticized the U.S. government's stance and vowed to continue their demonstrations until a sustainable cease-fire is achieved.

Keywords: Netanyahu, Protests, Cease-fire

Source: WLS-TV

Update At: 7/25/2024

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