From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
DNC delegates endorse platform with declaration of ‘ironclad’ backing for Israel’s security
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
CHICAGO — Democratic delegates at their party’s convention have just adopted a party platform that includes a commitment to maintaining an “ironclad” commitment to Israel’s security.
There were no “no’s” heard during a voice vote that was just held on the floor of the United Center where the Democratic National Convention is being held.
Thousands of delegates subsequently break out into chants of “USA, USA, USA!” upon completion of the vote.
A handful of pro-Palestinian activists had sought to include an Israel arms embargo in this year’s platform but failed to do so in earlier meetings.
There was still an opportunity for delegates on the floor during tonight’s vote for opponents to at least voice opposition to the pro-Israel platform but none were heard doing so.
