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A Jew and a Palestinian are leading a daily run for a ceasefire in Gaza during the Democratic convention in Chicago

The two runners are mounting a quiet resistance against the divisions that have widened since the launch of the Israel-Hamas war.

DNC’s second night features 5 Jewish speakers, condemnation of antisemitism — and few mentions of Israel

The American Jewish story distilled through Doug Emhoff was emblematic of the difficulties Democrats have grappled with conciliating the party’s loyal Jewish American base and pro-Palestinian constituencies.

President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.

Biden made the statement in the middle of his speech Monday night at the Democratic National Convention.

Biden calls to ‘end this war’ as DNC opens with almost no sparring over Israel and Gaza

J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention.

Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court

Where will the Gaza war be discussed at the DNC? Answers emerge, but major questions remain.

Kamala Harris Democratic National Convention

Israel, Gaza and Josh Shapiro: What we’re watching for during the Democratic National Convention

Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman and 30,000 others join ‘Jewish women for Kamala’ call

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