Democrats reject Gaza protesters' demand to give speaking slot to Palestinian

Madeline Halpert BBC News, Chicago

Uncommitted delegates have been holding a sit in outside the arena since Wednesday night

Democrats have rejected demands from demonstrators to allow a Palestinian to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Uncommitted delegates - who oppose US support of Israel's war in Gaza - began a sit-in protest just outside of the arena doors on Wednesday night.

But by 18:00 local time on Thursday - the deadline protesters had set to hear from Kamala Harris's campaign - activists said they had not received a response to their requests for a Palestinian to be allowed to take the stage.

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