Harris’ remarks on Gaza do little to heal Democrats' biggest rift

Demonstrators walk past a stall selling merchandise in support of Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 22, 2024. A protester reacts as police push back pro-Palestinian demonstrators after they attempted to stage a noise protest near the hotel where Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris is staying, in Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024.

Disappointed Pro-Palestinian activists said Kamala Harris' speech to close the Democratic convention in Chicago failed to demonstrate any break from the status quo, after a week in which the most divisive issue facing the party was mostly ignored.