Democrats Deeply Split Over Gaza Policy Moves

Clear Facts

• The Democratic National Committee chairman withdrew a resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict after internal backlash.
• A separate, stricter resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel did not pass.
• Young Democrats voiced strong disapproval, citing widespread grassroots activism.

Internal divisions surfaced within the Democratic National Committee after two different resolutions addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict proved contentious.

DNC Chairman Ken Martin withdrew his resolution, which had called for a ceasefire and aid access to Gaza, citing a need for party unity after another resolution failed.

“Earlier today, I introduced a resolution … which was focused on finding common ground in our party on a very heartbreaking humanitarian issue, and it’s aligned with our party platform,” Martin told the DNC’s Resolutions Committee. “This crisis in Gaza is urgent and my resolution is focused on that humanitarian crisis and makes it clear that it must be addressed as the emergency that it is.

“I know that there are some who are interested in making changes today,” he continued. “But as we’ve seen, there’s divide in our party on this issue. This is a moment that calls for shared dialogue, that calls for shared advocacy, and that’s why I’ve decided today, at this moment, listening to the testimony and listening to people in our party, to withdraw my amendment and resolution to allow us to move forward in a conversation on this as a party.”

The failed alternate resolution had called for a suspension of military aid to Israel, a move strongly supported by some younger party members.

Allison Minnerly, the 26-year-old DNC member who introduced the stricter resolution, said she received significant voter support since her proposal was announced.

“The majority of our party is looking for answers and leadership on this issue, and they’re going to continue sending emails like the almost 200,000 that were sent just this week,” Minnerly told reporters. “I will not be surprised if the activism and organizing continues.”

Minnerly said she hoped her perspective would help shape the party’s future response to the conflict in Gaza.

The Democratic Party is still reeling after heavy losses in the 2024 election, with Republicans now controlling Congress and former Vice President Kamala Harris defeated in her presidential bid.

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