Thousands Gather in Chicago to Protest DNC’s Israel Policy Amid Calls for Arms Embargo

Thousands gather outside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, protesting against the party’s stance on Israel and calling for a change in policy to respect international law and human rights. The protests, which see participation from around 200 groups, are primarily driven by Pro-Palestinian and Muslim delegates advocating for an arms embargo against Israel—a measure not included in the party’s platform. The Democratic position instead supports Israel in its conflict with Hamas and backs a two-state solution. Amidst the protests, attention is also drawn to Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, highlighting the personal connections and political stances within the current discourse on U.S. policy towards Israel and Palestine.

• Thousands of protesters gather outside the DNC in Chicago, demanding a change in the Democratic Party’s policy towards Israel.
• About 200 groups participate in the protests, advocating for respect towards international law and human rights.
• Pro-Palestinian and Muslim delegates call for an arms embargo against Israel, a proposal not present in the Democratic Party’s platform.
• The Democratic Party’s stance supports Israel in its conflict with Hamas and advocates for a two-state solution.
• Protesters direct their message towards Kamala Harris, following Joe Biden’s departure from the candidate position.
• Kamala Harris’s response to protesters during a Michigan campaign speech emphasizes the political implications of their actions.
• Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris’s husband and the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. vice president or president, is expected to address the convention, highlighting his Jewish identity and concerns over anti-Semitism.

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