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‘Empty words’: Advocates say Biden’s Gaza ceasefire nod at DNC falls short

US president says Palestinian rights demonstrators outside the party convention in Chicago ‘have a point’.

Al Jazeera

Muted Outrage and Aspirational Crowds: Dispatch From the DNC

Early protests at the 2024 Democratic National Convention reveal uncertain momentum.

Reason

Democrats kick off Chicago convention as pro-Palestinian groups rally outside

US President Joe Biden was preparing to give his valedictory speech Monday on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as pro-Palestinian protesters opposed to the war in Gaza gathered outside. The party is set to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris, who will formally accept the…

France 24

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Protests Outside DNC Venue Over US Aid To Israel

Protests outside DNC in Chicago focus on advocating for Palestine and criticizing Harris and Biden's policies.

Top News

Protesters plan large marches and rallies as Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago

Crowds of activists are beginning to gather in Chicago for protests outside the Democratic National Convention

The Independent UK

‘Angry and frustrated’: pro-Palestinian protesters gear up for Democratic convention

Tens of thousands are expected to march in Chicago next week to pressure the party to stop the war in Gaza

The Guardian - US

Biden’s legacy is Gaza genocide, Palestinian rights advocates say

As politicians laud US president’s character, critics say Biden will be remembered for his support for Israeli ‘crimes’.

Al Jazeera

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‘Historic’: NAACP urges Biden to end arms transfers to Israel amid Gaza war

Prominent Black civil rights group calls on US president to ‘draw red line’ and ‘indefinitely’ stop weapons to Israel.

Al Jazeera

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Chicago, Northbrook

A large gathering in Streeterville sought to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while in Northbrook, pro-Israeli demonstrators call for the release of nearly 240 hostages being held by Hamas.

Chicago Sun-Times

What does ‘From the river to the sea’ mean to Palestinians, Jews?

The decades-old chant is being heard around the world — including at protests in Chicago. As part of our efforts to cover the local impact of the war, we examine the phrase’s history, what it means to Palestinians and why it has been the center of global controversy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois man who pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters charged with hate crimes, authorities say

A man who prosecutors say pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters in Illinois has been charged with hate crimes and aggravated battery

The Independent UK

Hate crime, aggravated battery charges filed after crowd maced at pro-Palestinian protest outside Israeli solidarity event in Skokie

Zevulen Ebert, 33, was charged after he allegedly sprayed mace into a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters Sunday in Skokie.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teen beaten by police in Oak Lawn released from hospital, taken to juvenile detention

The teenager, who spent six days in the hospital, faces charges for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Not about justice’: Advocates slam US line on Abu Akleh killing

Palestinian rights supporters say US assessment aims to sweep the issue under the rug ahead of Biden’s visit to Israel.

Al Jazeera

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