Bullet points of Protesters rally outside of Democratic National Convention as Chicago officials pledge to keep peace
- Thousands of protesters marched to the Democratic National Convention, denouncing the war in Gaza.
- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were targeted with chants.
- The protesters demand an end to U.S. aid to Israel and support for Palestine.
- Despite preparation, only a few thousand people attended the rally.
- The march focused on pushing Democrats to stop aid to Israel.
- Organizers and activists expressed shock and disgust at the administration's approval of $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel.
- Peaceful protests called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.