Tiffany Greenwaldt-Simon reports in HudsonValley360.com that a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza was introduced to the Hudson Common Council on Feb. 12, with a vote expected at the Feb. 20 meeting. The story does not say who introduced the resolution, which calls for officials in Albany and Washington, D.C. to demand a ceasefire. The resolution also the Hamas group to release of all hostages and political prisoners, for the Israeli government to allow the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, for both sides to respect the protection of journalists, an end of all U.S. military aid to Israel, and a resolution to the conflict based on peaceful diplomacy. Hudson Common Council President Tom DePietro said, “In this case, it’s important that we let our higher electives know that we, along with other municipalities, don’t agree with what many of them seem to be pursuing in terms of Middle Eastern policy.... There seems to be a slight disconnect between most people and our government.” The story does not quote any council members who oppose the resolution, and the council has received 55 letters supporting a ceasefire resolution. Full disclosure: DePietro is also a volunteer programmer at WGXC. Read more about this story in HudsonValley360.com.