Muslim Women for Harris Ends Support at DNC

The group Muslim Women for Harris-Walz announced its disbandment in response to the Democratic National Convention's refusal to allow a Palestinian speaker on stage, a decision they deemed unacceptable. Their statement highlighted that the family of an Israeli hostage showed more empathy towards Palestinians than the DNC and Vice President Harris. This disbandment was part of a broader protest by uncommitted delegates, who staged a sit-in outside the convention after being denied their request. Critics argue that the Democratic Party is failing to represent Palestinian voices, particularly given the significant Palestinian-American population in Chicago. The situation has drawn attention to the ongoing tensions regarding the Biden administration's support for Israel amidst the Gaza conflict, which has resulted in substantial civilian casualties. The group called for the DNC to reconsider its stance, emphasizing the importance of Palestinian representation in discussions about the conflict.