From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Anti-Israel protesters try to disrupt Biden speech, without success
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
CHICAGO — A handful of anti-Israel protesters have unsuccessfully attempted to disrupt US President Joe Biden’s speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Several sitting in the upper-deck of the United Center unfurl a banner that reads, “Stop arming Israel.” The lights over the section are quickly shut off, and the banner is ripped away from those holding it.
Audience members nearby who notice the sign chant, “We love Joe,” but the president’s speech continues without any pause.
Audience members at the DNC in Chicago unfurl banner that says “Stop arming Israel.”
After audience sees the banner, they begin chanting “We love Joe.”
Man tries to rip banner away.
Stadium lights over this spot then dimmed and banner was ripped away. pic.twitter.com/3RfK1aUSV4
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