DNC summer meeting will feature votes on Gaza – Washington Examiner
The Democratic National Commitee (DNC) is set to consider two resolutions regarding the escalating crisis in Gaza at its upcoming summer meeting in minneapolis from August 25-27. One resolution, proposed by DNC Chairman Ken Martin, calls for a ceasefire, the delivery of humanitarian aid, the release of hostages taken from Israel, and supports a two-state solution between Israel and palestine. The second resolution, submitted by Florida DNC member Allison Minnerly, advocates for suspending U.S. military aid to Israel and endorses Palestinian statehood, a position that contrasts wiht former President Donald Trump’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The issue has increasingly divided Democrats, with some criticizing Israeli Prime Minister benjamin Netanyahu amid widespread reports of humanitarian suffering in Gaza. Recent Senate votes show growing Democratic opposition to arms sales and military support for Israel. internationally, countries like France, the UK, Canada, Malta, and australia have expressed willingness to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming united Nations General Assembly.
Besides these Gaza-related resolutions, the DNC will also consider measures aimed at reducing corporate and dark money influence in the 2028 primaries, a cause championed by progressives and supported by Senator Bernie Sanders. Additional proposed resolutions include condemning the first six months of a potential second Trump management, addressing an entity called “Alligator alcatraz,” affirming values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and honoring Minnesota political figures Melissa and Mark Hortman, who were tragically assassinated in June.
the DNC’s meeting will address critically important foreign policy concerns along with internal party governance and social justice issues.
Democrats to consider Gaza resolutions at DNC summer meeting
The Democratic National Committee will consider two resolutions on the worsening crises in Gaza at its summer meeting later this month, according to a copy of the draft resolutions the Washington Examiner obtained.
One of the resolutions, proposed by Chairman Ken Martin, takes the conventional approach of calling for a ceasefire, the release of humanitarian aid, the return of hostages taken out of Israel, and a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
The other resolution, submitted by Allison Minnerly, a Florida DNC member, calls for a “suspension of military aid to Israel” and the support of Palestinian statehood, a stance that is at odds with President Donald Trump‘s stance on the Israel-Hamas battle.
Democrats have increasingly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as images of starving children in Gaza spread, and accusations of famine have tilted the tide against Israel. The optics of famine have scrambled the party’s longtime allegiance to the Middle Eastern nation.
More than two dozen Senate Democrats voted in support of a resolution that would halt the sale of 20,000 fully automatic rifles to Israel’s national police late last month, while 24 Senate Democrats voted against a $675 million shipment of bombs.
Meanwhile, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Malta, and Australia signaled their willingness to recognize the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 9.
At the DNC meeting this month, Martin will also propose a resolution to block corporate and dark money groups from meddling in the 2028 primaries, a move that progressive Democrats will surely celebrate.
“The DNC encourages Democratic officeholders and candidates at all levels of government to support efforts to reduce the influence of corporate and dark money in their campaign policy platforms, and to lead by example in rejecting such donations,” according to a draft of the resolution.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has been one of the most vocal supporters of banning dark money groups and super PAC spending in presidential primaries. Notably, the DNC draft resolution does not mention super PACs.
“This resolution is a crucial step to ensure the Democratic presidential nominee is chosen by everyday people—not deep-pocketed donors and the special interests they serve,” said Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of Our Revolution, a group Sanders founded during his 2016 presidential run, in a statement. “We urge every DNC member to rise to the moment, back this fight, and put power back where it belongs—in the hands of voters, not the billionaires.”
Other proposed resolutions include condemning the first six months of the second Trump administration, condemning and shutting down “Alligator Alcatraz,” and affirming the American values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
“The DNC will work tirelessly to undo the damage that Donald Trump has done and deliver relief and opportunity for American families,” according to Martin’s draft of the resolution.
Martin also proposed a resolution honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman, the former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband, who were assassinated on June 14.
“The DNC will continue to carry on the legacy left behind by the Hortmans as we strive to deliver on the promise of change, hope, justice, and prosperity that they dedicated their lives to realizing,” according to the draft.
The DNC will gather for its summer meeting in Minneapolis from Aug. 25-27.
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