The Chicago police arrested over 55 individuals, including three journalists, during a pro-Palestinian protest outside the Israeli consulate. The police described the protest as violent and a threat to the city, with scuffles breaking out between demonstrators and officers. The protest was organized by the group Behind Enemy Lines, and their leader criticized the police response, stating that the demonstrators should have been allowed to march to the Democratic National Convention. The Israeli consulate condemned the protest as not peaceful and contradictory to the spirit of the Democratic convention. The police superintendent, Larry Snelling, reported that between 55 and 60 people were arrested, with many not being Chicago residents. He also suggested that the journalists who were arrested did not comply with orders to disperse. The protests have been largely focused on anger over the war in Gaza and the Biden administration’s support of Israel, providing a counterpoint to the image of liberal unity at the convention. Additional protests took place on Sunday and Monday, with a new pro-Palestinian protest starting on Wednesday evening. Many demonstrators expressed anger with Democrats for supporting Israel’s actions in Gaza and stated their intention not to vote for either major presidential candidate. The protesters demanded support for an embargo on the shipment of weapons to Israel and a permanent cease-fire to earn their votes. The Wednesday protest, like the one on Tuesday, was not planned with a permit from the city, but the police stated their intention to work with demonstrators to allow them to exercise their First Amendment rights.