Democratic Clash Over Palestine Signals Changing Party
(COMMON DREAMS) Rania Khalek, June 23, 2016 — Allies of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders sparred at the Democratic platform drafting committee’s first round of hearings on 9 June over the issue of Palestinian freedom and Israel.
The clashes point to deeper struggles over Israel taking place within the party.
Sanders’ backers called for elevating Palestinian rights and acknowledging Israel’s military occupation in the party’s general election platform.