At the sit-in, Abbas Alawieh emphasized their determination, stating, "We are going to keep going," indicating ongoing efforts to have Palestinian voices represented at the DNC.
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush remarked, "The Democratic Party prides itself on being the party of human rights... When it comes to defending Palestinian lives... the Democratic Party needs to uphold those same values."
Rep. Bush criticized the pro-Israel super PAC's influence in her primary, calling it the "pro-Genocide lobby," underscoring the deep divisions within the party over Palestinian issues.
Representative Ilhan Omar joined the rally, where many wore pins saying 'Democratic Majority for Palestine' and urged for an arms embargo on Israel, reflecting the growing pro-Palestinian sentiment.
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