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Protests erupt at Democratic National Convention over Gaza war

CTV News — August 20, 2024, 01:00 AM UTC

On the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, thousands protested against the Gaza war, calling for a ceasefire. Some demonstrators breached a police fence, leading to a few arrests. Protesters criticized President Biden for recent military aid to Israel. While organizers expected 20,000 attendees, only a few thousand participated. Tensions were noted with a small pro-Israel group present, but no major clashes occurred.

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  1. [4.0]
    Pro-Hamas protesters challenge Democratic leaders at DNC (newsweek.com)
    75d 8h
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  2. [5.1]
    Israel-Gaza conflict impacts US election dynamics and voter sentiment (theconversation.com)
    75d 10h

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  3. [5.0]
    Protests at DNC surge over Gaza war frustrations (news.yahoo.com)
    75d 22h

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  4. [4.2]
    Protests escalate in Chicago during Obama’s DNC speech (newsweek.com)
    75d 22h
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  5. [4.0]
    Democrats clash over Gaza policy at DNC protest (theintercept.com)
    76d 1h
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  6. [3.8]
    Protest outside Israeli consulate escalates, police detain demonstrators (chicagotribune.com)
    76d 1h
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  7. [4.1]
    Peaceful protests overshadowed by heavy police presence at convention (Slate)
    76d 3h
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  8. [4.6]
    Democrats prioritize Harris over Gaza conflict discussions (theintercept.com)
    76d 6h
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  9. [2.8]
    DNC protests mostly peaceful despite clashes with police (dailycaller.com)
    76d 11h
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  10. [4.7]
    Pro-Palestinian protests challenge Democrats at convention (ThePrint)
    76d 13h
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  11. [3.8]
    Dems host pro-Palestine panel, but no TV coverage (rollingstone.com)
    76d 14h
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  12. [4.8]
    Protesters rally against Gaza war during DNC in Chicago (nbcnews.com)
    76d 15h
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  13. [4.8]
    Protesters display anti-Biden banner at DNC in Chicago (independent.co.uk)
    76d 16h
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  14. [4.6]
    Thousands protest pro-Palestinian stance at DNC in Chicago (The Express Tribune)
    76d 16h
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  15. [4.3]
    Pro-Palestine protesters clash with police at Democratic convention (independent.co.uk)
    76d 16h
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  16. [4.0]
    Pro-Palestine protesters breach security at DNC in Chicago (geo.tv)
    76d 16h
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  17. [2.6]
    Protests at DNC could boost Trump, warns Dean Phillips (thesun.co.uk)
    76d 17h
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  18. [5.2]
    Pro-Palestinian protesters demand cease-fire at DNC Chicago (nbcnews.com)
    76d 18h

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  19. [5.0]
    Biden acknowledges pro-Palestinian protestors' concerns in speech (forbes.com)
    76d 18h

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  20. [5.0]
    Protesters breach security fence at Democratic National Convention (KTLA Los Angeles)
    76d 19h

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  21. [5.4]
    Biden vows to secure Gaza cease-fire and hostages' release (haaretz.com)
    76d 20h

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  22. [4.2]
    Gaza protests breach security at Democratic Convention in Chicago (firstpost.com)
    76d 20h
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  23. [4.1]
    Protesters breach DNC security fencing; five detained (NBC Chicago)
    76d 20h
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  24. [5.0]
    Protesters breach barricade at Democratic National Convention (nbcnews.com)
    76d 21h

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  25. [4.0]
    Pro-Palestine protesters breach security at DNC in Chicago (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
    76d 21h
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  26. [5.5]
    Protesters demand change in U.S. policy on Israel (theguardian.com)
    77d 0h

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  27. [3.8]
    Chicago denies security failure after Gaza protesters breach DNC (gazette.com)
    77d 0h
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  28. [4.8]
    Protesters breach Democratic convention fence over Gaza conflict (inquirer.net)
    77d 1h
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  29. [4.6]
    Harris will support Israel, former ambassador asserts (chicago.suntimes.com)
    77d 1h
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  30. [4.3]
    Pro-Palestine protesters clash with police at Democratic convention (news.yahoo.com)
    77d 1h
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  31. [4.9]
    Protesters breach security at DNC in Chicago, confront police (latimes.com)
    77d 2h
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  32. [4.5]
    Harris addresses Gaza tensions at DNC forum (abcnews.go.com)
    77d 2h
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  33. [3.8]
    Communist activist criticizes Democrats' 'unity' messaging for votes (foxnews.com)
    77d 2h
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  34. [3.5]
    Protesters breach security at DNC, several arrested (scmp.com)
    77d 2h
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  35. [3.2]
    Hamas flags displayed at Chicago protest near DNC (dailycaller.com)
    77d 2h
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  36. [4.8]
    Protesters demand Harris address Gaza crisis for votes (globalnews.ca)
    77d 4h
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  37. [4.8]
    Pro-Palestinian protests at DNC highlight party divisions (news.yahoo.com)
    77d 4h
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  38. [4.7]
    Protesters oppose U.S. aid to Israel at DNC (bostonglobe.com)
    77d 4h
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  39. [4.3]
    Nearly 10,000 peaceful pro-Palestinian protesters march in Chicago (cbsnews.com)
    77d 4h
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  40. [3.6]
    Pro-Palestinian protesters accuse Harris of "genocide" at convention (The Telegraph)
    77d 4h
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  41. [3.4]
    Anti-Israel protest at DNC falls short of expectations (nypost.com)
    77d 5h
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  42. [5.0]
    Pro-Palestinian protesters rally against U.S. aid to Israel (theguardian.com)
    77d 6h

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  43. [4.4]
    Protesters demand Gaza ceasefire during Democratic National Convention (9news.com)
    77d 8h
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  44. [4.4]
    Protests planned in Chicago during Democratic National Convention (mercurynews.com)
    77d 9h
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  45. [3.6]
    Trump Media stock faces serious risks amid Truth Social struggles (Raw Story)
    77d 9h
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  46. [4.8]
    Protests planned in Chicago during Democratic National Convention (sun-sentinel.com)
    77d 10h
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  47. [4.4]
    Protests planned during Democratic National Convention in Chicago (dailycamera.com)
    77d 10h
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  48. [4.1]
    Chicago prepares for DNC protests supporting Palestine (chicagotribune.com)
    77d 10h
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  49. [4.3]
    Pro-Palestine protesters rally against Biden's Israel stance (independent.co.uk)
    77d 11h
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  50. [3.6]
    Pro-Palestinian protests planned for Democratic convention opening (gazette.com)
    77d 11h
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  51. [3.4]
    Protests and heightened security at Chicago DNC begin today (foxnews.com)
    77d 11h
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  52. [4.6]
    Protests planned during Democratic National Convention in Chicago (Castanet.net)
    77d 12h
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  53. [5.7]
    Protests planned in Chicago during DNC 2024 (The Associated Press)
    77d 13h

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  54. [4.7]
    Democrats divided over Gaza war at Unity Convention (news.yahoo.com)
    77d 14h
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  55. [3.8]
    Activists protest for cease-fire at Democratic National Convention (firstpost.com)
    77d 14h
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  56. [3.5]
    Biden to headline Democratic National Convention in Chicago (9news.com)
    77d 15h
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  57. [4.0]
    Pro-Palestinian protesters plan peaceful march at DNC (latimes.com)
    77d 16h
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  58. [2.5]
    Protesters disrupt Chicago streets ahead of DNC (dailycaller.com)
    77d 17h
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  59. [5.1]
    Protests expected as Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago (abcnews.go.com)
    77d 20h

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  60. [5.1]
    Protests planned during Democratic National Convention in Chicago (thestar.com)
    77d 20h

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  61. [2.7]
    Chicago prepares for protests at Democratic National Convention (thesun.co.uk)
    77d 21h
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  62. [3.6]
    Democrats showcase Harris as nominee at Chicago convention (abcnews.go.com)
    77d 22h
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  63. [3.6]
    Democratic National Convention starts with Kamala Harris as nominee (thestar.com)
    77d 22h
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  64. [3.6]
    Democratic National Convention starts amid heightened security and protests (news.yahoo.com)
    77d 22h
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  65. [3.4]
    Pro-Palestinian protest in Chicago ahead of DNC (firstpost.com)
    77d 22h
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  66. [3.3]
    Democratic National Convention starts; Kamala Harris leads ticket (abcnews.go.com)
    77d 22h
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  67. [3.3]
    Democrats showcase Kamala Harris at convention amid tight race (thestar.com)
    77d 22h
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  68. [3.1]
    Protesters disrupt DNC delegate party over Gaza conflict (nypost.com)
    77d 22h
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  69. [3.0]
    Democrats showcase Kamala Harris at pivotal convention (news.yahoo.com)
    77d 22h
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  70. [4.8]
    Protests in Chicago advocate for Gaza and abortion rights (The Guardian US)
    77d 23h
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  71. [4.1]
    Gaza protests challenge Democratic Party unity at convention (news.yahoo.com)
    77d 23h
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  72. [4.1]
    Thousands protest at Democratic National Convention in Chicago (hindustantimes.com)
    77d 23h
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  73. [2.8]
    Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic National Convention (bbc.com)
    77d 23h
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  74. [2.5]
    Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic National Convention (news.yahoo.com)
    77d 23h
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  75. [4.2]
    Democrats unveil 90-page platform before convention (nbcnews.com)
    78d 0h
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  76. [3.2]
    Kamala Harris boosts Democratic optimism before Chicago convention (elnuevodia.com)
    78d 0h
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  77. [3.5]
    DNC starts Monday in Chicago with Kamala Harris leading (sun-sentinel.com)
    78d 1h
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  78. [3.4]
    DNC begins today in Chicago, featuring key speakers (orlandosentinel.com)
    78d 1h
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  79. [3.4]
    DNC begins Monday in Chicago; Kamala Harris is nominee (ocregister.com)
    78d 1h
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  80. [3.3]
    DNC aims to reshape Chicago's national narrative amid challenges (ocregister.com)
    78d 1h
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  81. [3.0]
    DNC starts Monday in Chicago with Kamala Harris headlining (dailycamera.com)
    78d 1h
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