(JNS) The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest stated on Tuesday night, August 20 that it is “beyond disappointed” by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “ongoing support” for anti-Israel protests across the city, particularly during the Democratic National Convention. Johnson has also shown “continued disregard for the large pro-Israel and Jewish community in the city,” the consulate said, after an antisemitic riot outside its offices.

Dozens of protesters were arrested outside the consulate, as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic nominee for president two miles away, USA Today reported. Protesters reportedly burnt an American flag.