Kamala Harris Faces Backlash from Pro-Palestinian Activists at DNC

Kamala Harris's speech at the Democratic convention in Chicago disappointed pro-Palestinian activists, who felt it failed to break from the status quo regarding U.S. support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. Activists criticized the DNC for not featuring a Palestinian speaker and raised concerns about the potential electoral impact in battleground states.

Kamala Harris's speech at the Democratic convention in Chicago failed to convince pro-Palestinian activists of any significant departure from the existing U.S. policy. Activists were particularly frustrated by the lack of a Palestinian speaker at the event, despite persistent appeals.

Abbas Alawieh, a key pro-Palestinian movement leader, expressed disappointment in Harris's stance, highlighting missed opportunities to win over critical battleground state voters. The call for more courageous leadership echoed through the crowd.

Despite ongoing protests, including arrests and hunger-stricken demonstrators, the DNC remained steadfast in its program, signaling potential electoral ramifications in states with significant Muslim and Arab American populations.

(With inputs from agencies.)