CEASEFIRE

Trump says Iran and Israel will have a phased-in ceasefire over 24 hours

President Donald Trump claimed on social media Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours. The U.S. president said on Truth Social that the ceasefire would bring an “Official END” to war, a major change in the hostilities that follows a U.S. strike over the weekend on three Iranian nuclear sites. Israel…

Fargo City Commission Votes Against Adopting Middle East Ceasefire Resolution

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – – Fargo City Commission votes against the Human Rights Commission’s resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East. “Resolution fails for lack of a majority. We are adjourned,” said Mayor Tim Mahoney after the 2-2 vote. Mahoney and Commissioner Denise Kolpack voted against adopting the resolution. Commissioners John Strand and Arlette Preston voted in favor…

‘Flour Massacre’ protestors gather in Moorhead

  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Outside the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, Minn., protestors chanted ‘ceasefire now’ and ‘free, free Palestine’. They were protesting the February 29th events that took place in Gaza where people were killed waiting for aid convoys in what is being called the ‘Flour Massacre’. “Just meaningful to see people come out and speak of the injustices…

Fargo and Moorhead Mayors Issue Proclamation For Peace in Israel and Palestine

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After weeks of citizens calling on local city governments to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson have issued a joint proclamation. In it they advocate for a negotiated settlement, including the release of hostages and captives, and the building of a foundation for an enduring peace in…

Local organizers plan March for Palestine in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A march is planned for Saturday in Fargo against what organizers say are “heinous war crimes and genocide against the people of Palestine”. According to a press release, the March for Palestine will start at Island Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday. They are asking people to join the march and demand our government call for…