Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt California Democratic Party Convention
Security Breached, Events Cancelled, and Delegates Harassed Amid Calls for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
- Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the California Democratic Party Convention in Sacramento, calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Protesters managed to breach security, resulting in the cancellation of some evening events due to safety concerns.
- Two security guards were injured during the protest, and Jewish delegates reported feeling intimidated and harassed.
- California Democratic Party Chairman, Rusty Hicks, expressed disappointment and sadness over the incident, promising an investigation and potential consequences for any delegates who aided the disruption.
- The protest mirrors similar incidents at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., and reflects a growing divide within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Hamas conflict.