Ceasefire Now Resolution

H. Res. 786, also known as the Ceasefire Now Resolution, is a proposed resolution in the United States House of Representatives. The resolution was introduced by Cori Bush (D-MO) in the 118th congress in October 2023.[1]

H.Res. 786
Long titleCalling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.
NicknamesCeasefire Now Resolution
Number of co-sponsors17
Legislative history

The resolution calls the killing of civilians a violation of international law, cites the deaths of Israelis, Palestinians, and Americans and the potential for more deaths as reason for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, and calls for the sending of humanitarian aid to Gaza.[2]

Response

Politicians

The resolution has received support from 17 Democratic representatives and no Republican support. President Biden has rejected calls for a ceasefire, saying, "As long as Hamas clings to its ideology of destruction, a cease-fire is not peace."[3] Biden instead called for "humanitarian pauses."[4]

Public

As of November 30, 2023, 65% of Americans supported a ceasefire according to a YouGov poll.[5] "Ceasefire now" has become a slogan during American pro-Palestine protests.[6][7]

Local governments

As of March 2024, over 100 American localities have passed resolutions calling for a ceasefire in the war,[8] many of which are modeled on the Ceasefire Now resolution.[9]

References
  1. Greve, Joan E.; Gambino, Lauren (2023-10-16). "Progressive Democrats bring resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  2. "H. RES. 786".
  3. "Opinion | Joe Biden: The U.S. won't back down from the challenge of Putin and Hamas". Washington Post. 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  4. "US President Joe Biden calls for 'pause' in Israel-Gaza conflict". 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  5. Leonhardt, David (November 30, 2023). "What the Polls Say About Gaza". New York Times.
  6. "Ceasefire protest at Democrats' national headquarters turns violent". 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  7. "'Jews say cease-fire now': New York City's Grand Central Station swarmed by hundreds of protesters demanding peace in Gaza". Fortune. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  8. Nichols, John (2024-03-21). "100 American Communities Have Called for a Gaza Cease-Fire". ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  9. Ellis, Aurora (2024-02-02). "US city councils increasingly call for Israel-Gaza ceasefire, analysis shows". Reuters. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.