In a tense political environment, marked by the conflict in Gaza and the outcome of an intense presidential campaign, US Vice President Kamala Harris finds herself in a delicate position between the expectations of various voter groups and Biden’s official line. Administration.
Interrupted meeting, direct response
At a campaign rally in Glendale, Arizona, Kamala Harris confronted pro-Palestinian protesters who disrupted her speech. Faced with this interruption, for the second time in a week, Harris chose to respond directly, showing his ability to manage pressure and deal with important matters in the midst of a campaign. “Just a moment,” she said, waiting for the crowd to quiet down. “We’re all here together… because we love our country. We’re here to defend our democracy, which means respecting the voices we hear.”
A renewed call for a ceasefire
Taking the opportunity, Harris reiterated his position on the Gaza conflict: “I’ve made it clear. It’s time to get a ceasefire agreement and a hostage deal. Now we have to act,” he asserted. The Vice President and President Biden stressed that “we are working day and night every day to get this cease-fire agreement and bring the hostages home.”
A campaign in tension
This interruption is not an isolated incident. Earlier in the week, in Detroit, Harris had already been confronted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. His response, asking the group to calm down if they don’t want Donald Trump to win, sparked mixed reactions. The incidents highlight the challenges Harris’ campaign faces in navigating diverse sentiments among Democratic voters, particularly on the issue of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
A rising presidential ticket
The recent appointment of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walls as Harris’ running mate represents a strategy to win back Midwestern votes. The choice comes after a hard-left Democratic campaign against the choice of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Jewish centrist known for his pro-Israel stances. Harris’ campaign team strongly denied allegations that he had bowed to pressure from the left, calling the allegations “ridiculous and offensive”.
A delicate stance on the Gaza question
Harris’ position on the Gaza conflict has at times appeared to diverge from that of President Biden. After meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Harris said he “will not remain silent” without addressing the plight of Palestinians. Recently, Harris had to deny rumors that the group had agreed to discuss an arms embargo on Israel. Phil Gordon, her national security adviser, clarified the vice president’s position: “Kamala Harris has been clear: She will always make sure that Israel can defend itself against Iran and that Iran-backed terrorist groups will not support an arms embargo on Israel.
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