Pro-Palestinian activists were escorted out of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago after they attempted to disrupt a speech by Minnesota Governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. During a session on women’s issues, which prompted responses from the Secret Service to maintain public order,.
According to reports from the scene, the protesters were removed by police, security, and volunteers. They did not resist and were not handcuffed.
One of the activists, Olivia Diniuchin, expressed that many Americans do not trust presidential candidate Kamala Harris due to her opposition to an arms embargo on Israel.
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The backdrop to this protest includes recent events in the Middle East, where on October 7, 2023, Israel was subjected to a massive rocket attack from the Gaza Strip, followed by an incursion by Hamas fighters. The incident caused significant casualties on both sides and attracted international attention.
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