‘There’s nothing to celebrate’: Gaza protests continue around DNC

Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights.

Chicago, Illinois – “Just like 1968, there’s nothing to celebrate.”

Palestinian rights protesters see plenty of parallels between the current Democratic National Convention in Chicago and the last time the gathering was held in the Windy City amid a violent crackdown on anti-Vietnam war protesters.

The chants on Wednesday echoed through the streets surrounding the United Center in Chicago, where thousands of Democratic delegates and supporters are gathering to celebrate the official nomination of Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential candidate.

Just as Democratic candidate Hubert Humphrey lost the 1968 race to Richard Nixon, the demonstrators are warning Harris that they will not support her unless she ends the United States’ unconditional support for Israel.

Wednesday was the third day of the convention and the third day of the Gaza protests.