After a tense night of protests that turned briefly violent, the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago saw a different group of about 400 demonstrators gather against U.S. support of Israel’s ongoing military action in Gaza.
![Pro-Palestinian activists march on Lake Street during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-45_203040578.jpg?w=5848&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3899px&ssl=1)
![Officers remove members of the press and activists after detaining a protester at the Damen CTA stop during a march on the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-32_203040454.jpg?w=6000&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C4000px&ssl=1)
![Officers detain a protester at the Damen CTA stop while activists march near Lake Street during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-28_203040342.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1)
![Officers stand in park 578 while activists march west towards Damen Avenue during the third day of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-21_203040274.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1)
![An officer fist-bumps a child while activists march from Union Park towards Damen Avenue during the third day of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-20_203040252.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1)
![A man yells at members of the press and protesters to leave the area around his house while activists march from Union Park towards Damen Avenue during the third day of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-19_203040250.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1)
![Demonstrators march back to Union Park after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-26_203025770.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1)
![Police officers wait next to a bus shelter with a welcome sign as demonstrators march back to Union Park after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-27_203025798.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1)
![Demonstrators begin a march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-17_203005922.jpg?w=4500&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3187px&ssl=1)
![Demonstrators march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-19_203005920.jpg?w=4500&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3251px&ssl=1)
![Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling instructs officers as demonstrators march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-21_203006164.jpg?w=4500&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C2985px&ssl=1)
![Officers detain a protester at the Damen CTA stop while activists march near Lake Street during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-18_203012620.jpg?w=6000&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C4000px&ssl=1)
![Demonstrators march after a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, during the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-22_203005912.jpg?w=4500&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C2973px&ssl=1)
![Pro-Palestinian activists march from Union Park while protesting during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-17_202978614.jpg?w=6000&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C4000px&ssl=1)
![Pro-Palestinian activists march from Union Park while protesting during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-16_202976972.jpg?w=6000&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C4000px&ssl=1)
![People pray while activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-12_202963108.jpg?w=6000&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C4000px&ssl=1)
![Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-13_202963104.jpg?w=5893&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3929px&ssl=1)
![Political activist Cornel West speaks during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-10_202962794.jpg?w=4500&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3068px&ssl=1)
![A demonstrator holds a sign while listening to speakers during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-09_202962788.jpg?w=4500&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3384px&ssl=1)
![Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein gives an interview during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-14_202962790.jpg?w=4500&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3462px&ssl=1)
![Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-7_202961290_a160d8.jpg?w=6000&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C4000px&ssl=1)
![Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-1_202961288_b1c3ac.jpg?w=6000&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C4000px&ssl=1)
![A group of women hold Palestinian flags while attending a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center on Aug. 21, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-08_202962290.jpg?w=4347&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C2938px&ssl=1)
![Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-2_202961292.jpg?w=5932&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3955px&ssl=1)
![A demonstrator holds a Palestinian flag on a fence during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war at Union Park, ahead of the Democratic National Convention being held at the United Center, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CTC-L-DNC-Justice-in-Palestine-05.jpg?w=4500&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C3001px&ssl=1)
![Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Union Park to protest during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ctc-l-dnc-protest-4.jpg?fit=620%2C9999px&ssl=1)
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