The Democratic National Convention was a destination for party members across the country to join and discuss their plan to win the election. As delegates, speakers, and politicians walked the halls McCormick Place in Chicago this week it was evident: Pro-Palestinian wear was all the rave.

Uncommitted Delegate Jonathan Simonds told Reckon that seeing the movement’s buttons and stoles worn around the convention, and having people walk to him to ask where they can get one, brought visibility to the popularity of the issue.

“I was inspired to see that,” Simonds said. “When the top leaders of the party walk into the convention hall at the United Center and look around, they see us. They see our movement, and they know that we’re not going away.”

Keffiyehs, the traditional Arab headdress that has become a symbol of Palestinian solidarity, were draped over shoulders and wrapped around necks. “Democrats for Palestinian Rights” stoles adorned formal attire, while pro-Palestinian bags and buttons punctuated the sea of blue and red typical of such gatherings.

Daniel Denvir, an alternate Undocumented delegate for Rhode Island said he wore his “Democrats for Palestinian Rights” gear to support his fellow Uncommitted delegates, the Palestinian people, and to send a message to the administration.

“For me, it’s absolutely of the greatest moral urgency that the U.S. stop sending bombs to Israel, that Israel is using to commit a genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza,” he said. “And [we’re here] to make it clear that supporting Palestinian Liberation and an end to the genocide is a mainstream democratic issue that the party needs to urgently make a shift.”

The fashion trend at the DNC is more than skin-deep. It reflects a growing movement within the Democratic Party pushing for a shift in U.S. policy towards Israel and Palestine. This movement gained significant traction during the primary season, with more than 700,000 Democratic voters casting “uncommitted” ballots. This unprecedented show of protest voiced concern over President Biden’s support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

The presence of these Uncommitted delegates at the DNC underscores the depth of this issue within the party. Layla Elabed, co-chair of the Uncommitted National Movement, emphasized the urgency of the situation during Monday’s “Voices for Justice” panel at the convention: “All of us being here in this room, being on this panel, is not going to save lives,” she said. “A policy change, a policy shift, a change in course, is the only thing right now that will accomplish a ceasefire and save lives and end the occupation of Palestinians.”

Just hours later, a banner that read “Stop Arming Israel,” was ripped from the hands of protesters seated at the United Center. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned the DNC audience member for assaulting the Muslim delegate who was holding the “Stop Arming Israel” sign. In a strong statement, CAIR called for criminal charges to be filed against the individual responsible for the assault.

“You don’t have to be uncommitted to support human rights,” Minnesota Delegate Babar Khan told HuffPost senior diplomatic correspondent Akbar Shahid Ahmed.

As the week progressed, tensions flared Wednesday night when the Uncommitted movement’s request to have a Palestinian-American speaker on stage was denied by the Harris administration. Delegates staged a sit-in, which is currently ongoing at the time of publication. The decision also led to the disbanding of Muslim Women for Harris-Walz, a pro-Harris group, who stated they could not “in good conscience” continue their support in light of this development.

By Thursday morning, the number of keffiyehs in the DNC halls had dwindled from the first day of the convention, presumably in support of Pro-Palestinian events that occurred in other areas of the city, or in support of the sit-in.

As the convention progresses, the question remains: Will this visible show of solidarity translate into concrete policy changes? The Democratic Party’s approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict could prove to be a defining issue in the upcoming election, potentially influencing voter turnout and support among key demographics.

Recent polling data underscores the political significance of this issue. A survey conducted by YouGov for the Institute for Middle Eastern Understanding (IMEU) Policy Project in key swing states revealed that a substantial portion of Democratic and Independent voters would be more likely to support Vice President Kamala Harris if she backed cutting off weapons to Israeli forces. The poll found that across Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, 80% or more of Democrats and Independents support a permanent cease-fire, while 60% or more disapprove of sending more weapons to Israel.