From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Israeli consulate in Chicago denounces pro-Palestinian demonstrators who charged police line
The Israeli consulate in Chicago releases a statement denouncing the pro-Palestinian demonstrators who violently clashed with police outside the building housing the diplomatic mission.
“We are appalled to see violence during the protest in front of our offices. This is anything but peaceful and completely contradictory to the spirit of the DNC. This vocal minority does not represent the vast bipartisan majority of Americans who stand strong in support of Israel,” the statement says.
“It was incredibly heartwarming to see many Americans countering this hate in front of our office, echoing the strong bond between America and Israel,” it adds, while thanking law enforcement.
DNC: pro-Israel counter-protesters are blocked by police not far from where a massive protest is taking place at the Israeli Consulate in Chicago right now.
Video by @peterhvideo and @FreedomNTV pic.twitter.com/jjLTH5plZq
— Oliya Scootercaster ???? (@ScooterCasterNY) August 21, 2024
The consulate also hits out at Mayor Brandon Johnson for “the ongoing support he has been giving to the anti-Israel protests in Chicago, particularly during the DNC, and his continued disregard for the large pro-Israel and Jewish community in the city.”
