'Depressing To See Everybody Fight…’ Anti-Gaza War Protests Mar DNC, Draw Sympathy And Criticism

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, pro-Palestinian protesters demanded that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz halt US funding to Israel and push for a Gaza ceasefire. The peaceful rally, organized by the Coalition for Justice in Palestine, included figures like Jill Stein and Cornel West. Meanwhile, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez praised Harris’ efforts for a ceasefire and contrasted her work with Trump’s policies. Bernie Sanders also called for an end to the Gaza conflict and criticized Trump’s handling of COVID-19. With close polling in key battleground states, the presidential race between Harris and Trump remains highly competitive.