The Chicago City Council approved a symbolic resolution backing Israel on Friday during an emotional and often unruly special meeting as the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas escalated half a world away. Aldermen in a voice vote approved the resolution from Ald. Debra Silverstein, 50th, the council’s lone Jewish member, that affirms support for Israel as the country continues its bombardments of the Gaza strip following a deadly weekend assault by Hamas fighters. Advertisement A special City Council meeting was scheduled after her resolution came together during a week of tensions that grew among council members over the international...