DNC Panel Affirms Priorities as Gaza Debate Continues

A Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel approved a slate of measures at its summer meeting in Minneapolis, while two Gaza-related measures produced the day’s largest split. Early in the Aug. 26 meeting, members advanced Chair Ken Martin’s humanitarian-focused Gaza resolution. The text cited the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and the hostages still held by the terror group, detailed the Israel–Hamas war’s toll, urged secure and unrestricted aid deliveries to Gaza, and reaffirmed pursuit of a two-state solution through direct negotiations. Later, Martin asked to withdraw his resolution, to which the panel agreed. He said the party needs more dialogue and announced a task force to continue the discussion....