Ann Arbor School Board Endorses Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire

The decision, following a contentious debate, makes it one of the first U.S. school districts to adopt such a stance amid ongoing conflict.

Ann Arbor Public Schools board in Michigan has endorsed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, becoming one of the first school districts in the United States to adopt such a stance.
The resolution, which was passed after more than five hours of contentious debate, also calls for the release of all hostages and unrestricted humanitarian aid at the levels recommended by the United Nations for the Palestinian people.
The vote was 4 to 1 in favor, with two members abstaining, and was met with applause and cries of 'Thank you' from the audience.
The decision has sparked controversy within the community, with some arguing that the school board should stay out of foreign affairs, while others believe it is an urgent moral necessity amid a humanitarian crisis.
The school board's decision follows a similar resolution passed by the Ann Arbor City Council last week.