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Chicago Official Under Fire for Celebrating Attack on Israel: ‘Free Palestine’
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Chicago Official Under Fire for Celebrating Attack on Israel: ‘Free Palestine’

In an era where social media posts frequently make headlines, a recent tweet by a Chicago official has sparked widespread controversy and heated discussions. Rossana Rodriguez, a councilwoman representing Chicago's 33rd ward, has been widely criticized for a tweet seen as a celebration of a recent Iranian attack on Israel. Rodriguez's post, which read "Free Palestine", was sent out on a Sunday afternoon, only hours after reports surfaced of Iran's rocket attack on the Jewish state. The tweet instantly drew backlash, with many accusing Rodriguez of using a violent conflict to push her political agenda. In response to the tweet, the Israeli consulate in Chicago posted a strongly-worded statement: "We condemn in the strongest terms this Chicago Alderwoman's celebration of Iran's unprec...