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A close aide to the Democratic presidential candidate said: Kamala Harrisyesterday, Thursday, that it will continue to work to protect civilians in Gazabut it does not support an arms embargo on Israel. While the Defense Minister stressed Lloyd Austin On the need for a ceasefire.
Harris's national security adviser, Phil Gordon, said she “does not support an arms embargo on Israel,” a rare statement from her campaign team about her Middle East platform.
He also said that the Vice President “made clear that she will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and its proxy groups.”
It is noteworthy that the United States is the largest military and political supporter of Israel, which is a matter that divides the democratic camp, especially with the escalation of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
chants against the massacre
Harris, who is benefiting from a favorable dynamic for her election campaign, was subjected to harassment and anti-slogans by pro-Palestinian demonstrators during an election rally the day before yesterday.
In Detroit, Harris was heckled by pro-Palestinian activists chanting, “We will not vote for genocide!” She responded, “If you want Donald Trump to win, keep saying it. Otherwise, let me speak.”
These scenes were common during travels. Joe Bidenbefore the 81-year-old president withdrew from the White House race due to doubts about his physical and mental abilities.
Harris met with anti-war activists in Michigan, a key state she hopes to win in November's election against Republican Trump, which has a large Arab population.
After meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris promised that she would “not remain silent” about the “tragedies” in the Gaza Strip, which has been under a 10-month Israeli blockade and bombardment.
Under Biden, the White House has suspended only one shipment of heavy bombs to Israel, citing concerns for civilians.
Pro-Palestine activists interrupt Harris rally to denounce ongoing genocide #GazaAnd the Democratic candidate responds: If you want to win #TrumpYou have to say it, or I'm talking.#Gaza_War pic.twitter.com/WywjmJNhNV
— Al Jazeera Channel (@AJArabic) August 9, 2024
Austin and Gallant Contact
In a related context, the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation said that the US Secretary of Defense informed his Israeli counterpart Yoav Galant -In contact- on changes regarding US troop locations.
The Broadcasting Authority reported that the US Secretary of Defense stressed to Galant the importance of reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Palestinian sector.
Austin said the arrival of US F-22s to the Middle East “represents one of many efforts to deter aggression, defend Israel” and protect US forces in the region.
With American support, Israel has been waging a devastating war on Gaza since October 7, 2023, leaving more than 131,000 Palestinian martyrs and wounded, most of them children and women, and more than 10,000 missing, amid massive destruction and deadly famine.
Coinciding with its devastating war on Gaza, the Israeli army expanded its military operations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, leaving 620 dead and about 5,400 wounded, according to official Palestinian data.
