Mayor John Whitmire is ignoring a demand by Houston Muslim leaders that he call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
More than 40 Muslim imams and organizations gave Whitmire until 5 p.m. Thursday to show his support for Palestinians. The mayor let the deadline pass without comment.
The groups that issued the ultimatum say Whitmire may lose business partners, audiences, and votes as a result.
Organizers of the city's annual Ramadan dinner haven't yet said whether they'll rescind Whitmire's invitation to speak at the event.
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