{"id":2103291,"date":"2023-11-19T14:27:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-israel-protesters-disrupt-california-democratic-convention\/"},"modified":"2023-11-19T14:28:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:28:16","slug":"anti-israel-protesters-disrupt-california-democratic-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anti-israel-protesters-disrupt-california-democratic-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Israel Protesters Disrupt California Democratic Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fanti-israel-protesters-disrupt-california-democratic-convention%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2103291&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Democratic Party Convention in\u200b California \u200cDisrupted by Anti-Israel Protesters<\/h2>\n<p>Yet \u2063another \u2064arm of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/democratic-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democratic Party<\/a> \u2062was shaken by \u2064nearly 1,000 passionate anti-Israel\u2063 protesters at \u200da convention held in Sacramento, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California<\/a>, on Saturday.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Demonstrators \u201cbarged\u201d into the SAFE Credit Union \u2063Convention\u200b Center and \u2063opened doors to let in more people, a security breach that prompted officials to clamp down and cancel\u200d some evening events, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-18\/california-democratic-party-convention-locked-down-amid-anti-israel-protests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according to the Los Angeles Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cDue\u200b to circumstances beyond \u200dour control, and for the safety\u2063 and security of our delegates and convention participants, we are canceling tonight\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nevada-oks-bill-in-try-for-1st-presidential-nominating-state\/\" title=\"Nevada OKs Bill in Try for 1st Presidential Nominating State\">caucus meetings<\/a>, hospitality suites,\u2062 and VoteFest taking \u200bplace \u2063at the convention center,\u201d said \u2064Shery Yang, the communications director for the California Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>The protesters, carrying \u2063&#8221;Free Palestine&#8221; signs, marched around the convention center,\u2062 demanding a ceasefire in the \u200cGaza Strip and criticizing President Joe\u200c Biden for supporting Israel in its fight against Hamas after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-reject-measure-to-provide-funds-for-israels-iron-dome-block-attempts-to-sanction-hamas-reports\/\" title=\"Democrats Reject Measure To Provide Funds For Israel\u2019s Iron Dome, Block Attempts To Sanction Hamas: Reports\">recent terrorist attacks<\/a> on Israeli\u2062 soil. They also blocked delegates from entering and exiting the building.<\/p>\n<p>During a U.S. Senate candidate\u200b forum, protesters staged a sit-in and disrupted Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Katie Porter (D-CA), who have \u200cnot called \u200dfor a Gaza ceasefire. However, they did not\u200d interrupt Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), who\u2064 concluded her remarks by calling \u200bfor a ceasefire, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/news\/politics-government\/article282015778.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported The Sacramento Bee<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Naomi Goldman, a \u200cboard member \u2064of Democrats for Israel California, \u200cexpressed her anticipation for meaningful comments from \u2062her party regarding hate speech and violence targeting the Jewish community. She also called\u2064 for a denunciation of the disruptive actions by delegates \u200cand\u2064 the \u200bassurance \u200cof\u200c safe\u200b and inclusive spaces for individuals with diverse \u200dopinions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, chairwoman of the California Democratic Party Progressive Caucus, explained that the convention was shut down because organizers were unable to properly screen the\u200c protesters, as they \u200chad entered the \u200cvenue in\u2062 large numbers, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcra.com\/article\/pro-palestine-demonstrators-interrupt-california-democratic-convention-in-sacramento\/45882783#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local NBC affiliate KCRA 3<\/a>. Iqbal-Zubair emphasized the importance\u200c of &#8220;civil disobedience&#8221; and stated\u200d that disruptions\u200c are necessary for significant change to occur in a democracy.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200dchaotic incident in Sacramento \u2062occurred just days after demonstrators advocating for a Gaza ceasefire clashed with police at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/democratic-national-committee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democratic National Committee<\/a> (DNC) headquarters in \u2063Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>According to the\u200c U.S. Capitol Police, these demonstrators were \u200cnot peaceful and disregarded orders to move away from \u200cthe building. The confrontation resulted in six officers being injured, including being pepper sprayed \u200dand punched, and one person was arrested for assaulting\u200b an officer, as stated by\u200c the Capitol\u200b Police <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscp.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/uscp-statement-unlawful-demonstration-outside-dnc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in a press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another \u2064upcoming event\u200c in Oregon was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/oregon-democratic-party-cancels-meeting-over-credible-threat-of-pro-palestinian-protestors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canceled<\/a> by the state Democratic Party due to concerns\u2062 about potential disruptions\u2062 by pro-Palestinian protesters.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200cHow can\u2062 the deep\u200c divide within the\u200d party on\u2063 the issue \u2063of Israel\u2062 be addressed and resolved through open and respectful dialogue?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Ces for \u2063all \u2063party members.<\/p>\n<p>It is concerning to \u2063see \u200danti-Israel sentiments\u200b gaining traction\u200b within the Democratic Party. While the party has historically been supportive of Israel, there appears to be a growing faction that is critical of the country&#8217;s\u2063 actions. \u2064It is crucial for party leaders to address this issue \u2063and reaffirm \u200dtheir support \u200cfor a strong U.S.-Israel relationship.<\/p>\n<p>The protests in California highlight the deep divide within the\u2063 party \u2063on the issue of Israel. While some \u200cdelegates called for\u2063 a ceasefire in Gaza,\u200c others stood firm in their support for Israel&#8217;s right to defend itself\u200b against terrorist attacks. These divisions \u2064cannot be ignored and must \u200dbe addressed through open and\u200c respectful dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to distinguish between\u2063 legitimate criticism of Israeli \u2064policies and anti-Israel sentiment. While there are valid \u2062concerns regarding the Israeli-Palestinian\u200c conflict, it is essential to approach these discussions with \u2062nuance and an\u200c understanding of the complex dynamics\u200c at play.<\/p>\n<p>The disruption \u2063of the convention sends a troubling message about the state of \u200bpolitics in the\u200b Democratic Party. It is crucial for all party members to respect the democratic process and engage in constructive debate \u2063rather than resorting to disruptive tactics.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is imperative for party leaders to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/celtics-star-jaylen-brown-disagrees-with-terms-of-kyrie-irvings-return-to-nets-doesnt-think-hes-antisemitic\/\" title=\"Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Disagrees With Terms of Kyrie Irving\u2019s Return to Nets - Doesn\u2019t Think He\u2019s Antisemitic\">condemn hate speech<\/a> and violence targeting the \u2063Jewish community. The rise in\u200d anti-Semitism is deeply concerning and\u200c requires a united front against all forms of bigotry and discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>In order to move forward, the Democratic Party must find a balance between supporting\u2062 the rights of Palestinians and maintaining a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. This can be achieved\u200c through open and respectful dialogue, where all voices are heard and respected.<\/p>\n<p>The disruptions at the California convention serve as a wake-up call for\u200d the Democratic Party. It is time for party leaders\u200c to\u2063 address the growing divide and work towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> on the issue of Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>By\u2062 fostering a more inclusive and respectful environment, the Democratic Party can\u200d overcome these divisions and work towards \u2063a unified approach that promotes peace and understanding in the Middle\u2063 East.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Democratic Party convention in California \u200bwas marred\u2064 by anti-Israel protests that\u200b disrupted\u2064 the proceedings and\u200d highlighted the divisions within the party. It is imperative for party leaders to address these issues and\u200c work towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/time-crunched-senate-races-to-pass-defense-bill-before-august-recess\/\" title=\"Senate races against time to pass defense bill before August break.\">finding common \u2063ground<\/a> on the issue of Israel. By fostering open and respectful dialogue, the party can move forward\u2062 in\u200b a more united and inclusive manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nearly 1,000 anti-Israel protesters caused disruption at a Democratic Party convention in Sacramento, California. Breaching security, they entered the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and allowed more people to join. 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