DNC Denied Demand for Palestinian Speaker: ‘They Want to Erase Us,’ Says Critics | US Election 2024 News

Abbas Alawieh, a delegate from the Uncommitted National Movement, staged a sit-in outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to protest the refusal of the Democrats to allow a Palestinian American speaker on the main stage. Despite the rejection, the movement has garnered attention and brought the issue of Palestinian human rights and the need for an arms embargo on Israel to the forefront. The Uncommitted National Movement, made up of approximately 30 delegates, wants Vice President Kamala Harris to support an immediate ceasefire and impose an arms embargo on Israel. The movement’s presence at the convention has highlighted the need for a shift in US policy towards Israel and raised awareness about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Lawmakers like Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have voiced support for the delegates, emphasizing the importance of including Palestinian voices in the party. The United Auto Workers union has also called for a Palestinian speaker at the convention, emphasizing the need to listen to Palestinian Americans in the antiwar movement. Civic engagement implications and the frustration of Palestinian and Arab Americans with the political process have been highlighted, with calls for the Democratic Party to address the concerns of these communities. Despite the rejection of a Palestinian speaker, activists are determined to continue advocating for Palestinian rights and challenging US support for Israel.

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