In Chicago, Rich Barnes was among the thousands of protesters demanding an end to US support for Israel’s war in Gaza near the Democratic National Convention. Protesters, including Palestinian rights advocates, vowed not to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris unless she agrees to an arms embargo against Israel. Despite Harris acknowledging Palestinian suffering, protesters say they need to see action and real policy changes on the issue. The protesters held signs linking Harris and President Joe Biden to the atrocities in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and denouncing the Democrats’ support for Israel.
The convention protests highlight the ongoing discontent with US foreign policy in the Middle East and the desire for an end to human rights abuses against Palestinians. Harris’s recent expressions of sympathy for Palestinians have been deemed as mere lip service by some protesters, who are demanding tangible changes in policy. Although the protests are expected to continue until the convention’s conclusion on Thursday, the vice president has not committed to an arms embargo against Israel, disappointing many antiwar demonstrators. The demonstrators are determined to make their voices heard and ensure that their demands for change are not ignored. The issue of US support for Israel’s war in Gaza remains a critical and ongoing concern for many activists and protesters, who are pushing for accountability and meaningful action from the Democratic Party.
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