Minneapolis Mayor Vetoes 'Ceasefire' Resolution That 'Erases' Jews

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday vet vetoed the City Council’s "ceasefire" resolution related to the Israel-Hamas War because it is "one-sided, failing to recognize the history of Israeli Jews."

"The resolution City Council approved uplifts the history of Palestinians, and all but erases that of Israeli Jews," wrote Mayor Frey.

"Including some people’s history as valid, truthful, and righteous as it may be, while ignoring others, is neither progressive nor inclusive. That's not in keeping with the Minneapolis I know and love."

Frey added: "At a time when antisemitic incidents and Islamophobic complaints have risen nearly 400 percent and 216 percent respectively nationwide, we have an obligation to, at the very least, not make things worse. I remain open to signing a truly unifying ceasefire resolution and hope we can all do this work together."

Read the full resolution here.

The mayor’s office said Frey's feedback given earlier this month was not included in the resolution language and: "As the only elected Jew for the City, that is disheartening."

Frey provided examples of ceasefire resolutions he would sign if they made it to his desk, including:

• Hastings, Minnesota
• Greensboro, North Carolina

Because the resolution passed the City Council by a veto-proof nine votes (of 13 members), the measure still might be approved.