Muslim Delegates Seek Policy Shift at Democratic Convention Amid Gaza Conflict

Dozens of Muslim delegates, upset over U.S. support for Israel's military actions in Gaza, are advocating for changes in the Democratic platform, including an arms embargo. They plan to voice their discontent during the Democratic National Convention, potentially disrupting key speeches and influencing party policy on human rights and military aid.

Dozens of Muslim delegates and allies, angered by U.S. support for Israel's Gaza offensive, are pushing for changes to the Democratic platform including an arms embargo. They are planning to press these issues at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, aiming to influence policy and disrupt key speeches.

Calling themselves 'Delegates Against Genocide,' the pro-Palestinian group plans to exercise their freedom of speech during the convention, which will officially nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Organizers have hinted at amendments to the party platform and assert their right to speak on the convention floor.

President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are scheduled to speak at the convention, which takes place in a city with the largest Palestinian American population in the U.S. The group aims to include support for laws banning military aid to those committing human rights violations.