By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-rep-alexandra-ocasio-cortez-speaks-at-2024-democratic-national-convention Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention Politics Updated on Aug 20, 2024 7:52 AM EDT — Published on Aug 19, 2024 10:37 PM EDT New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered the first mention of the war in Gaza from the DNC stage. WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 1 “And she is working tirelessly to secure a cease-fire in Gaza and bringing the hostages home,” Ocasio-Cortez said to cheers in the crowd. Ocasio-Cortez has been one of the most critical voices in Congress of the Biden administration’s policy on Israel-Palestine and has called for greater restrictions on military aid to Israel. But she and other progressives have also been in dialogue with the administration on its policy, which has caused her to face pushback from some on the hard left. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Biden, Hillary Clinton and Shawn Fain expected to speak on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention A look ahead to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered the first mention of the war in Gaza from the DNC stage. WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 1 “And she is working tirelessly to secure a cease-fire in Gaza and bringing the hostages home,” Ocasio-Cortez said to cheers in the crowd. Ocasio-Cortez has been one of the most critical voices in Congress of the Biden administration’s policy on Israel-Palestine and has called for greater restrictions on military aid to Israel. But she and other progressives have also been in dialogue with the administration on its policy, which has caused her to face pushback from some on the hard left. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Biden, Hillary Clinton and Shawn Fain expected to speak on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention A look ahead to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now