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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 351

Democratic Party

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein speaks during an anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian rally at Union Park during the Democratic National Convention August 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 19, 2024, 3:10 pm
Muslim Americans moving to anti-Israel Jill Stein in potential blow to Kamala Harris
Green Party candidate, who is Jewish, leads among Muslim voters in swing states of Michigan, Arizona and Wisconsin amid anger at Democrats for support of Israel in war against Hamas
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Uncommitted delegates hold a press conference outside the United Center before the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP/Matt Rourke)
August 23, 2024, 11:02 am
Media spotlight on anti-Israel minority at DNC paints skewed picture of a party divided
There might have been less surprise over low turnout at pro-Palestinian marches and warm reception of hostage’s family had coverage of the far-left flank been more proportionate
By Jacob Magid
Left: Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, August 20, 2024. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin); Right: Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump, August 21, 2024. (AP/Chuck Burton)
August 22, 2024, 9:10 pm
Harris campaign says Trump ‘denigrates American Jews’ amid his attacks over Israel
Democratic campaign says ex-president ‘elevates Neo-Nazis, and traffics in antisemitic tropes,’ as Trump repeatedly says Jews who vote for Harris ‘should have their head examined’
By Ron Kampeas
Jon Polin (left) comforts his wife Rachel Goldberg as she speaks about their son Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who is being held hostage by Hamas, on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 2024. (Mandel Ngan / AFP)
August 22, 2024, 9:58 am
Chanting ‘Bring them home,’ tens of thousands applaud Goldberg-Polins’ speech at DNC
Audience’s attentive silence during address by parents of US-Israeli hostage Hersh puts to bed days of speculation that such a speech might highlight rifts in party over Gaza war
By Jacob Magid
Delegates hold up signs as US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. (SAUL LOEB / AFP)
August 21, 2024, 4:16 pm
Jews star on DNC’s main stage while keeping low profile at side events in Chicago
Delegates say focusing on small minority of protesters, and the safety precautions taken in response to them, paints inaccurate picture of Jewish experience in Democratic Party
By Jacob Magid
US President Joe Biden, right, clasps the hand of his vice president Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, August 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
August 20, 2024, 12:36 pm
Biden gets hero’s welcome at DNC, touting record as he passes torch to Kamala Harris
President receives 4-minute standing ovation before he endorses VP, tells audience ‘I love you’; Hillary Clinton, AOC emphasize historic potential of Harris as 1st woman president
By AP
A protest banner is partially blocked during US President Joe Biden's remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
August 20, 2024, 11:41 am
Anti-Israel protests fail to overshadow first day of Democratic Party confab
3 Israel mentions in 6 hours of speeches are meant to unite delegates eager for Gaza deal, after ‘March on DNC’ turnout falls well below pro-Palestinian organizers’ expectations
By Jacob Magid
Osama Siblani, publisher of the Arab American News is photographed in his office in Dearborn, Michigan, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
August 18, 2024, 10:03 pm
ADL condemns Harris campaign chief’s meeting with journalist who praised Hamas
Julie Chavez Rodriguez met with Osama Siblani, editor of Arab American News, who called Hamas and Hezbollah ‘freedom fighters’; no response yet to criticism, on eve of convention
By ToI Staff
People gather to protest a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate US Vice President Kamala Harris on August 14, 2024 in New York City.(Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
August 16, 2024, 4:20 pm
Anti-Israel activists set to pack Chicago streets for Democratic convention protest
Tens of thousands expected to join march Monday to push Biden and Harris to end support for Israel, organized by coalition of 200 groups that see new nominee as more of the same
By Agencies and ToI Staff
US Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks during a news conference by the Congressional Progressive Caucus on the threat of default, May 24, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
August 14, 2024, 8:14 am
US Squad member Ilhan Omar wins Democratic primary in Minnesota
Progressive incumbent avoids fate of colleagues Bush, Bowman, will face Republican Iraqi-American journalist Dalia Al-Aqidi, who has cast Omar as pro-Hamas, in election in November
By AP and ToI Staff
Democratic US presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena, August 9, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
August 10, 2024, 12:43 pm
Addressing hecklers, Harris says time is ripe for ceasefire to ‘bring hostages home!’
Pausing to acknowledge Gaza war protesters at Arizona rally, Democratic presidential candidate says she’s working with Biden ’round the clock, every day’ to reach deal
By ToI Staff
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri pauses before her concession speech during a primary election watch party at Chevre Events on August 6, 2024, in St Louis, Missouri. (Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images/AFP)
August 7, 2024, 9:55 am
‘Squad’ member Cori Bush loses primary that drew millions from pro-Israel groups
St. Louis county prosecutor Wesley Bell beats Missouri representative who supports BDS; Josh Shapiro says he’s ‘proud’ of his Jewish faith at Harris-Walz rally in Philadelphia
By Ron Kampeas, AP and JTA
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Tuesday, August 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
August 7, 2024, 9:43 am
How a progressive boot camp founded by Jews helped Tim Walz become a politician
Democratic VP candidate will be ’eminently fair’ on issues of concern to US Jewry, say founders of Wellstone Action, a progressive training camp named for Jewish former senator
By Andrew Lapin
This combination of pictures created on August 2, 2024, shows US Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, DC on July 22, 2024, and Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz in Washington, DC, July 3, 2024. (Jim WATSON and Chris Kleponis / AFP)
August 6, 2024, 5:52 pm
Harris announces Tim Walz as running mate, hoping to entice Midwest voters
Pro-Israel Minnesota governor’s accomplishments include sweeping protections for abortion rights, tax credits for families, universal free school meals, paid medical leave
By Agencies
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro waves to the crowd before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 20, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Berl/Getty Images/AFP)
August 3, 2024, 5:57 am
Campaign to tank Shapiro’s VP chances gathers steam — and antisemitism accusations
Commentators note that other potential running mates Harris is considering also have pro-Israel records, but haven’t faced similar criticism to Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor
By Ron Kampeas
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