After a tense night of protests that turned briefly violent, the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago saw a different group of about 400 demonstrators gather against U.S. support of Israel’s ongoing military action in Gaza.
Demonstrators begin a march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Demonstrators march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling instructs officers as demonstrators march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Officers detain a protester at the Damen CTA stop while activists march near Lake Street during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Demonstrators march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Pro-Palestinian activists march from Union Park while protesting during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pro-Palestinian activists march from Union Park while protesting during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)People pray while activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Political activist Cornel West speaks during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A demonstrator holds a sign while listening to speakers during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein gives an interview during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A group of women hold Palestinian flags while attending a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A demonstrator holds a Palestinian flag on a fence during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
