A recent gathering of an anti-war group in Chicago took a disturbing turn when members reacted with cheers and applause upon learning that Iran had launched a missile attack on Israel. The event, attended by members of March on DNC 2024 and Anti-War Chicago, featured a speaker who incited the crowd with chants of 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel' in Farsi.
After news broke that Iran had fired over 300 missiles and drones at Israel, the group erupted into cheers and chants of 'Hands off Iran.' The speaker at the event urged attendees to take action against what he described as the United States' support for the 'criminal Israeli state.'
The group's disdain for President Biden was evident as they referred to him as 'Genocide Joe' due to his backing of Israel. One attendee even went as far as to label the United States and Israel as the 'real enemy,' while praising countries like Yemen and Syria as part of the 'arc of resistance.'
The event also featured discussions about disrupting the 2024 DNC in protest of Biden's foreign policy positions. Attendees were seen planning logistics for the protest, including reserving porta-potties and organizing camping arrangements at Union Park.
Meanwhile, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Iran had launched a significant number of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles towards Israel, with only a few causing minor damages at the Nevatim Airbase.
The disturbing reactions of the anti-war group in Chicago serve as a stark reminder of the complexities and tensions surrounding international conflicts and the differing perspectives on foreign policy.
