Democrats Beg for Calm in Chicago Over Escalating Israel-Hamas Protests

CHICAGO — Chicago has long been held up by Democrats as a blend of diversity, progressive policies and a union stronghold, which made it a natural host city for the party’s 2024 presidential nominating convention. But escalating tensions over the war between Israel and Hamas are disrupting the city and dividing Democrats as they prepare to show unity in nominating the president to a second term next summer.

Israel-Hamas protests disrupt life in Democrats’ convention city

Previously:

‘That’s not accountability’ — Reporters slam State Dep’t for accepting Israeli stance on Abu Akleh killing

https://youtu.be/7QVQ26lHdqc

Matt Lee mocks State Dep’t acceptance of Israeli report on killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. “That’s not what accountability is, unless you guys have a different definition than the dictionary.”

‘That’s not accountability’ — Reporters slam State Dep’t for accepting Israeli stance on Abu Akleh killing