DNC

The 2024 DNC: A clear stand against extremism and support for Israel - opinion

The Democratic National Convention last month was more than a showcase of party values; it was a reaffirmation of the Democratic Party’s steadfast support for Israel amid rising extremism.

 Chicago police at March on DNC, Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.
 The writer speaks during a committee discussion in the Knesset about the demand for equality in Israeli politics.

Women’s voices will be catalysts for change - opinion

 JON POLIN, father of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, comforts his wife Rachel, as they speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, last week. The challenge remains mobilizing Americans to do something about releasing the hostages, says the writer.

The hostages and Israel need Americans to fight by our side - opinion

 A PROTEST in support of Palestinians in Gaza takes place on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, last week. ‘I was shocked to discover that lovers of Israel were denied permission to rally and to march during the DNC,’ says the writer.

From Skokie to Chicago: Confronting enduring antisemitism - opinion


Biden’s DNC speech: A strategic echo of Reagan's 1988 PLO move? - opinion

President Biden’s DNC remarks, reminiscent of Reagan’s 1988 PLO strategy, may signal a shift to ease pressure on Kamala Harris.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, last Monday.

Kamala Harris, don't draw moral equivalency between the Israeli, Palestinian narratives - editorial

While it remains to be seen if Harris follows or strays from Biden’s approach, we urge her not to draw a moral equivalency between the Israeli and Palestinian narratives.

 Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reacts on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024.

Will the pro-Palestine protests at the Democratic National Convention make a difference?

Violent clashes between demonstrators and Chicago police ended with dozens of arrests; by the end of the week, the Chicago Police Department reported 74 arrests overall.

 IfNotNow Chicago showed off a banner stained in red paint at the March on the DNC to demonstrate the blood of lives lost in Gaza, August 24, 2024.

Voices from the Arab press: One issue won’t be discussed at DNC

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 ANOTHER DNC, another time, another cause: Escorting a protester to a squad car surrounded by dozens of anti-Vietnam War demonstrators, outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Democratic Party tiptoes nimbly around Israel at DNC

The Democratic Party carefully navigated itself, avoiding major Israel-related controversies while sidestepping direct mentions of Israel in key speeches.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden, speaking to the Democratic National Convention on Monday, noticeably left the word “Israel” out of his speech, as if doing so would alienate part of the base the party is counting on in November to beat Trump.

Grapevine, August 23, 2024: Mixed emotions

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 US President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reacts onstage at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

Editor's Notes: A surprising display of support for Israel at DNC - comment

This week’s DNC proved that the Democratic Party still has deep roots in Zionism and support for the Jewish people. Let’s hope this sentiment continues. 

 ‘THE ROOM was silent. It was like you could hear a needle drop as they spoke.’ Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, at the DNC on Wednesday in Chicago.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's childhood friend is raising awareness to bring him home

Jeremiah Smith talks about discovering his friend was being held by Hamas, and the steps he's taken to raise awareness to bring Hersch home.

 Jeremiah Smith and Ladante Clayborn are on a personal truck driving mission to raise awareness about the hostages.

'Rampant antisemitism on campus': Free speech vs. civil rights in schools

Concerns about campus climate are heightened as students return to school after a contentious spring marked by anti-Israel demonstrations.

 Demonstrators holding a banner protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers as they block a street, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US. April 18, 2024.

Harris promises support for Israel with call for Palestinian self-determination in speech

Harris is the only speaker who addressed Israel or Gaza from the convention stage on Thursday. 

 Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 22, 2024.

Democrats' biggest rift, Gaza, mostly ignored at convention

Harris is expected to call for an urgent end to the war during her Thursday acceptance speech and for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas,

 Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024.