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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.
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