Israel

The resolution drew hours of emotional testimony. But the city's finance director said Portland's general fund does not directly hold any of the investments listed in the resolution.

The first night of the Maine Democratic State Convention was briefly disrupted by a small group of protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Democrat and Marine Corps veteran, speaking during an extensive conversation on Maine Calling, said Hamas must release all hostages before any talk of a ceasefire.

The 40 Democratic members of the U.S. House say the Biden administration should withhold additional weapons until after an investigation is complete into an Israeli airstrike that killed seven workers bringing food relief into Gaza.

Some councilors expressed concern about city officials being asked to weigh in on international affairs, but the measure ultimately garnered enough support.

About 80 people rallied near Pingree's Portland office on Friday, the latest in a string of actions in Maine supporting a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

All four members of Maine's congressional delegation have voiced strong support for Israel since Hamas militants killed more than 1,400 Israelis during terrorist attacks last month. Now some activists are also calling on Maine's delegation to do more to push for a ceasefire in the war.

Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Thursday that she plans to visit Israel with other lawmakers in the coming days as the White House and Congress discuss sending additional military aid to the country.

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