Tampon Tim Walz interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

The vice presidential pick did not address the protesters at a Women's Caucus event.

Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz was interrupted while addressing the Women’s Caucus on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention Tuesday morning by a handful of pro-Palestinian protesters.

The demonstrators from Code Pink chanted “stop killing women in Gaza” and wielded banners that said “Kamala: No weapons to Israel” and "arms embargo now." Walz did not address the protesters, who were drowned out by chants of “USA” from the crowd in the ballroom at McCormick Place and quickly escorted out of the room by security.

The disruption comes as delegates in the pro-Palestinian "uncommitted" movement have been pushing for not just an immediate and permanent cease-fire in Gaza but an arms embargo against Israel, which Harris does not support. The party platform adopted by Democratic delegates on Monday calls for "an immediate and lasting cease-fire deal," but also stresses Israel's "ironclad" right to defend itself.

Still, leaders of the uncommitted movement believe that Harris is more persuadable than President Joe Biden, and they, along with protesters both inside and outside of the convention perimeter, are continuing to push her on the issue.

The convention comes as the administration continues to try to broker a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has agreed to a cease-fire deal proposal, and that it's now up to Hamas to agree.

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