– The Democratic Party largely ignored the crisis in the Gaza Strip during the Democratic National Convention
– Calls for the protection of Palestinian civilians were absent, reflecting a belief that Israeli lives matter more
– The DNC rejected a request for a Palestinian American to speak on the main stage
– The party’s position on Gaza is seen as a moral stain and hypocritical for a progressive party
– Democrats may be betting on avoiding the issue to keep their coalition together
– It is criticized for failing to address the issue and normalizing violence in the region