On Tuesday night, the Chicago Police Department reported making between 55 and 60 arrests as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in front of the Israeli consulate in Chicago. The demonstration took place approximately two miles away from the site of the Democratic National Convention.
During a news conference on Wednesday, Police Superintendent Larry Snelling stated that the department made efforts to deescalate the situation but faced challenges due to the intensity of the protests. Snelling emphasized that despite their attempts at de-escalation, there were limits to what could be done before the situation escalated.
