The McLean County Democratic Central Committee (in Illinois) unanimously passed a CEASEFIRE resolution on April 17, 2024 at their County Convention:

WHEREAS, the Democratic Party of McLean County is committed to peace, justice, and freedom for all; and

WHEREAS, we are deeply saddened by the death and suffering of innocent civilians; and

WHEREAS, we are particularly heartbroken for McLean County residents with family, friends, and loved ones in Gaza and the surrounding region; and

WHEREAS, as Democrats, we take responsibility individually and collectively to educate and intervene when we encounter antisemitism or Islamophobia in our families, workplaces, communities, and on social media; and

WHEREAS, we are committed to take action when we see injustice in our community

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED:

1. We call on Hamas and Israel for an immediate halt to the active hostilities to allow for the free access of humanitarian aid organizations to provide medical aid, food, water, clothing, shelter, and other necessary resources to Gazan civilians;

2. We call for The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, other aid workers and non-governmental organizations to be given immediate access to all hostages being held in Gaza;

3. We call for the immediate release of all hostages;

4. We call on the U.S. government to make the safety of civilians their top priority and to work with governments in the Middle East toward an immediate and permanent ceasefire.