Pro-Palestinian activists are making a new demand to Kamala Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention, urging her to allow their involvement. The DNC, set to begin in Chicago, is expected to be a platform for dissent, with various progressive groups planning demonstrations and vigils. The conflict between Israel and Gaza has sparked intense debates within the Democratic Party.
Despite little change on the ground in Gaza, there is a sense of optimism among activists following Harris' statements showing empathy towards Palestinian civilians. The Uncommitted National Movement, a leading progressive group, has been lobbying for changes in US policy, including an arms embargo on Israel.
