Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted an Arizona Democratic field office opening celebration, targeting high-profile politicians like Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Senate hopeful. Gallego, a Marine veteran, addressed the crowd after the commotion, emphasizing the Democratic Party’s diversity and commitment to finding solutions for the Middle East.
Other politicians like Kirsten Engel and Tiffany Muller also faced interruptions from the protesters, who complained about perceived lack of action regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Demonstrators voiced their frustration over alleged contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) to politicians like Sen. Mark Kelly and Rep. Gallego.
The disruptions were countered by chants of support, indicating a show of unity among the Democratic Party members present at the event. One Israeli-American protester expressed concern over the handling of the conflict by the Biden administration but still planned to vote for the president.
In response to the disruptions, a spokesperson for the Biden-Harris campaign in Arizona reiterated the President’s dedication to achieving peace in the Middle East. These incidents add to a series of protests faced by Democratic figures in Arizona related to the Israel-Palestine conflict and other issues.