Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the City Council's resolution supporting a cease-fire in Gaza, citing its one-sided nature and lack of recognition for the history of Israeli Jews. The resolution, passed by a 9-3 veto-proof vote, calls for a permanent cease-fire, an end to U.S. military funding for Israel, and the release of both Israeli hostages by Hamas and Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Frey remains open to signing a unifying ceasefire resolution and is awaiting the council's response to his veto. The vetoed resolution is intended to be shared with Gov. Tim Walz, other Minnesota lawmakers, and President Joe Biden. Frey's feedback was not included in the resolution language and he expressed that as the only elected Jew for the City, that is disheartening.