'Uncommitted' movement calls on Biden to press for ceasefire with arms embargo

The Uncommitted National Movement, which urges US voters to vote "uncommitted" protest ballots in state primaries over the Biden administration's handling of Israel's war in Gaza, has called on the government to use its leverage to bring about a ceasefire. 

"If you want us to mobilise the 700,000 Democratic primary voters who cast uncommitted ballots toward your re-election, you must ensure a permanent ceasefire by imposing an arms embargo and not sending another US weapon for Israel’s war and occupation," the movement said on X social media.

"The battle for the soul of our nation demands Biden to change course – not another bomb."

The uncommitted campaigns won 29 delegates in several states to send to the Democratic National Convention, which will be held in Chicago in August.

Our message to Biden: if you want us to mobilize the 700,000 Democratic primary voters who cast Uncommitted ballots toward your re-election, you must ensure a permanent ceasefire by imposing an arms embargo and not sending another US weapon for Israel’s war and occupation.

— Uncommitted National Movement (@uncommittedmvmt) June 29, 2024