Outgoing President Joe Biden addressed anti-Israel protests during a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Monday, asserting that demonstrators “have a point” regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. Biden’s comments came after four protesters were arrested for attempting to breach security at the United Center, where Biden delivered his speech.
“Those protesters out on the street, they have a point,” the 81-year-old president said to the crowd, following his introduction by First Lady Jill Biden and their daughter, Ashley. “A lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides.”
Biden reaffirmed his administration’s efforts to address the conflict. “We’ll keep working to bring hostages home and end the war in Gaza and bring peace and security to the Middle East,” Biden said. He highlighted his recent proposals aimed at brokering a ceasefire and emphasized ongoing efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Earlier in the evening, dozens of anti-Israel protesters attempted to disrupt the event, with some breaching an outer security fence before being pushed back by Chicago police in riot gear. “At no point was the inner perimeter breached,” the Chicago Police Department later stated, emphasizing that no protectees were at risk.
Footage of the protest showed demonstrators carrying antisemitic signs and supporting Hamas. One protester was seen waving a Hezbollah flag, according to Israel’s Channel 12. Inside the United Center, Biden’s speech was briefly interrupted when attendees unfurled a “Stop Arming Israel” banner, which was swiftly removed by other audience members.
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‘very fine people on both sides’
Hitler in the making.
No I’m not a radical. Just smart.
And (watch some smart Alec remark that you don’t start a sentence with’and’) to think that if all Jews were to vote Trump we wouldn’t have theses Nazis.
Cute he doesn’t address the crime on the streets of the conventions host city, Chicago. And all is hunkey-dawry in the Russo-Ukraine war. No innocent deaths there! Only Israel! No wonder Trump was annoyed with Netanyahu for his call to congratulation Biden after the election! Like his veep and the rest of the party, this guy is no friend! As the saying goes, “with friends like this, who needs enemies!”
Joe, We love to see you go.
The problem is that Harris Is much much worse.
Even according to Biden’s warped thinking, let’s say the protestors (ימ”ש) have a point because “innocent” people on “both” sides are being killed. Well if that’s the case, where and when on earth were/are the protests for the truly innocent, the Jews that were killed by terrorists??? These people don’t care less about them, they care about supporting thugs and murderers and the “fake” rights of the non-existent “palestinian” people who are trying to destroy Israel.
It’s fine to be frustrated with this statement but you’re all victims of an enormous Republican psyop. GOP is -literally- allied with Israel’s worst enemies (Assad/IRI/Houthis) and coordinated military actions with them to save those regimes from destruction. But Republicans are experts at turning diasporas (Cubans and Persians as well as Jews) into nutcases that work against their own interests.
Any Jew who votes Democrat is suicidal and in need of immediate intervention.