US EditionDNC Chair Withdraws Gaza Resolution, Calls for Task Force to ‘Move Forward United’
- On August 26, 2025, the Democratic National Committee met in Minneapolis where Chair Ken Martin withdrew his resolution on the Israel-Hamas war to allow more inclusive discussion.
- The withdrawal came after a panel discussion featuring Martin’s resolution advocating for a ceasefire and humanitarian assistance, contrasted with a progressive proposal calling for halting weapons shipments and ending military support to Israel.
- Martin’s resolution passed initially but faced criticism for not addressing Israel's response to Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, while the progressive resolution failed via voice vote amid party division.
- Ahead of the vote, party activists sent nearly 5,000 emails expressing their views, and Martin emphasized the need for the party to move ahead together and maintain unity.
- The withdrawal signals continued debate within Democrats, prompting Martin to form a task force to include diverse voices and potentially revisit an official position at a future meeting.
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DNC Rejects Resolution Calling for US Arms Embargo on Israel
Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, speaks during an interview on party strategy. Photo: Screenshot The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Tuesday rejected efforts by the party’s progressive wing to push through an arms embargo on Israel, instead opting to form a task force aimed at addressing internal party divides over the war in Gaza. A resolution backed by activists on the far left sought to suspend US military aid an…
Democrats Divided Over Cutting Aid to Israel
The Democratic Party is divided over whether to support Israel, with party leaders deciding to take more time on the issue as some call for an end to U.S. military aid to the Jewish state. The Democratic National Committee’s resolutions committee on Tuesday met to debate two resolutions on party policy toward Israel. One of these resolutions called for an end to military aid to Israel and the recognition of a Palestinian state, while another, s…
Democratic Infighting over Gaza Reaches DNC, Prompting Chairman to Pull Resolution After Backlash
by Misty Severi Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Ken Martin on Tuesday withdrew a resolution regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict after receiving pushback when a rival resolution failed to pass, which prompted an outcry from younger members. Democrats have been heavily divided on Israel since war broke out in 2023 between Israel and Hamas, following Hamas’ terrorist attack inside Israel on October 7, killing about 1,200 and taking a…
Top Democrats delay decision on Gaza war stance
The Democratic National Committee planned to clarify its position on Israel's war on Gaza this week. But after a surprise reversal, it may be several months before DNC officials adopt a formal position on an issue that has divided their party perhaps more than any other. The debate played out on Tuesday as the DNC gathered in a downtown Minneapolis hotel behind a security checkpoint for its annual summer meeting. There were two competing resolu…
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