DNC Will Feature Panel on Palestinian Rights: Reports | Aljazair News
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has become a hub for protests and political activism, with hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marching through the streets demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
The convention will see Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz nominated as the party's candidates, but activists are pushing for the party to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with a panel on Palestinian rights scheduled for the first day.
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The convention will see Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz nominated as the party's candidates, but activists are pushing for the party to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with a panel on Palestinian rights scheduled for the first day.
#chicago #protest #palestine
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00:00Protests and politics are converging in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention gets underway.
00:06Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through the city's streets, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
00:12The rally is just one of many planned by activists gathered in downtown Chicago, all eager to make their voices heard on various issues.
00:19The police are taking no chances, establishing a five-mile security perimeter around the United Center, where the convention will take place.
00:27The event will see Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz nominated as the party's candidates in the upcoming presidential election.
00:35Harris has seen a surge in popularity since Joe Biden endorsed her as his successor.
00:40But not everyone is focused on the election.
00:43Activists are ramping up pressure on the party to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with a ceasefire at the top of their agenda.
00:50In a significant move, a panel on Palestinian rights will be held on the first day of the convention.
00:55It's an unprecedented step by the Democrats to allow discussion of the Israel-Hamas war on the convention floor.
01:01The stage is set for a contentious convention.