Biden broaches Israel-Hamas war during DNC speech: ‘Folks down the street have a point’

CHICAGO – President Biden broached the elephant in the room – or rather, several blocks away from the stage.

“We’ll keep working to bring hostages home and end the war in Gaza and bring peace and security to the Middle East,” Biden declared.

President Joe Biden takes the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024. Getty Images

“Those folks down the street have a point: a lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides,” he added.

Anti-Israel protesters have stormed the streets outside the convention, railing against Biden for supporting the Jewish state.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march near the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Aug. 19, 2024. Getty Images
A protester confronts police during a demonstration at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. AP

Some of them breached the security perimeter outside the United Center where the speakers delivered their addresses tonight, prompting law enforcement to push them back.

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