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 Chicago police at March on DNC, Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

The 2024 DNC: A clear stand against extremism and support for Israel

By Mimi Rocah
 The writer speaks during a committee discussion in the Knesset about the demand for equality in Israeli politics.

Women’s voices will be catalysts for change

By Yael Yechieli
 JON POLIN, father of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, comforts his wife Rachel, as they speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, last week. The challenge remains mobilizing Americans to do something about releasing the hostages, says the writer.

The hostages and Israel need Americans to fight by our side

 A PROTEST in support of Palestinians in Gaza takes place on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, last week. ‘I was shocked to discover that lovers of Israel were denied permission to rally and to march during the DNC,’ says the writer.

From Skokie to Chicago: Confronting enduring antisemitism

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, last Monday.

Biden’s DNC speech: A strategic echo of Reagan's 1988 PLO move?

By ERIC S. SHERBY
 Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reacts on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024.

Kamala Harris, don't place Israeli, Palestinian narratives on equal footing

 IfNotNow Chicago showed off a banner stained in red paint at the March on the DNC to demonstrate the blood of lives lost in Gaza, August 24, 2024.

Will the pro-Palestine protests at the Democratic National Convention make a difference?

By JULIE MANGURTEN WEINBERG
 ANOTHER DNC, another time, another cause: Escorting a protester to a squad car surrounded by dozens of anti-Vietnam War demonstrators, outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Voices from the Arab press: One issue won’t be discussed at DNC

By THE MEDIA LINE
 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden, speaking to the Democratic National Convention on Monday, noticeably left the word “Israel” out of his speech, as if doing so would alienate part of the base the party is counting on in November to beat Trump.

Democratic Party tiptoes nimbly around Israel at DNC

 US President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reacts onstage at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

Grapevine, August 23, 2024: Mixed emotions

 ‘THE ROOM was silent. It was like you could hear a needle drop as they spoke.’ Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, at the DNC on Wednesday in Chicago.

Editor's Notes: A surprising display of support for Israel at DNC

 Jeremiah Smith and Ladante Clayborn are on a personal truck driving mission to raise awareness about the hostages.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's childhood friend is raising awareness to bring him home

By JULIE MANGURTEN WEINBERG
 Demonstrators holding a banner protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers as they block a street, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US. April 18, 2024.

'Rampant antisemitism on campus': Free speech vs. civil rights in schools

 Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 22, 2024.

Harris promises support for Israel with call for Palestinian self-determination in speech

 Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024.

Democrats' biggest rift, Gaza, mostly ignored at convention

By REUTERS
 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro greets the crowd before the start of a campaign rally at t the Liacouras Center at Temple University, Philadelphia, Aug. 6, 2024.

Josh Shapiro: ‘Donald Trump is obsessed with me’

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
 Abbas Alawieh, a leader of pro-Palestinian "Uncommitted" delegates to the Democratic National Convention, conducts a sit-in outside the United Center, Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.

Democrats deny mainstage spot to pro-Palestinian group after parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin appear

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
 Judy Woodruff speaks at a tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., November 28, 2023.

PBS Judy Woodruff falsely claims Trump urged Netanyahu to hold off on deal