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Early protests at the 2024 Democratic National Convention reveal uncertain momentum.

US President Joe Biden was preparing to give his valedictory speech Monday on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as pro-Palestinian protesters opposed to the war in Gaza gathered outside. The party is set to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris, who will formally accept the…

Prominent Black civil rights group calls on US president to ‘draw red line’ and ‘indefinitely’ stop weapons to Israel.

A large gathering in Streeterville sought to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while in Northbrook, pro-Israeli demonstrators call for the release of nearly 240 hostages being held by Hamas.

The decades-old chant is being heard around the world — including at protests in Chicago. As part of our efforts to cover the local impact of the war, we examine the phrase’s history, what it means to Palestinians and why it has been the center of global controversy.

A man who prosecutors say pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters in Illinois has been charged with hate crimes and aggravated battery

Zevulen Ebert, 33, was charged after he allegedly sprayed mace into a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters Sunday in Skokie.

The teenager, who spent six days in the hospital, faces charges for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest.

Palestinian rights supporters say US assessment aims to sweep the issue under the rug ahead of Biden’s visit to Israel.