The delegates began a sit-in protest outside the convention when they were denied a Palestinian American speaker, reflecting the party's struggle with anti-war sentiments.
Abbas Alawieh expressed the group's frustration stating, "We didn't come here to do a sit-in, we're just sitting here waiting for a call," illustrating their desire for meaningful dialogue.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez affirmed the protesters' stance via FaceTime, emphasizing that their request for representation at the convention should not be dismissed.
The uncommitted delegates are leveraging their influence to urge Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to pursue a ceasefire in Gaza, representing a significant voter base.
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