That seems like pretty normal political pablum. Of course she and America are committed to those things. Israel is a close ally and a President or candidate is going to affirm that commitment as a sign not just to Israel but to our other allies as well.
Guess that means we'll keep sending bombs being primarily used against civilians
Well, this is disappointing, considering that Netanyahu defines Hamas as "anything we've just shot or bombed."
Harris on Gaza yesterday:
Harris addressed the groups who have been calling for a cease-fire and peace in the Middle East, and pushed for a two-state solution saying "I see you, I hear you."
"Let us all condemn terrorism and violence. Let us all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let us condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate of any kind. And let us work to unite our country," she said.
Honestly sounded like a Ms. Universe competition answer for world peace. Platitudes and hyperbole, no meat or real meaning.
I think Harris would be best served by staying as far away from this issue as possible, otherwise she will be sucked into a conflict that certainly will not be resolved before, and likely not after, the election.
The US should probably stop sending weapons and foreign aid to Israel. They have a strong developed economy and it's time to cut them off, regardless of this conflict.
I think there is incredible potential to bring out young voters if she acts well - the discord has been muted by AIPAC but young people are seriously pissed. There may be some political calculus in trying to keep AIPAC from just switching to fully supporting the GOP but I think it's about time to declare them a foreign actor anyways... Bernie's recent speech was powerful and accurate and young people have been much more focused on this conflicts then politicians who get bales full of money from AIPAC want to admit.
IMHO, she’s already pretty clearly signaled that she thinks Bibi is a POS that has killed a lot of innocent civilians.
But she knows the GOP wants to run on false claims that the democrats want to support Hamas’ desire to wipe Israel off the map. She wanted to kneecap that argument with a statement about supporting defense.
Her position is that she wants a two state solution, condemns the brutal offense that is killing civilians, but supports defense.
I agree but both israeli and ukraine aid have been bills so the executive have to abide by them (unless your trump apparently but some folks are trying to do their job a bit less facisty). So the last sentence harris herself will be a bit limited on. Still there it is possible to do the bare minimum.
Is planting trees for Israel like Biden attending civil rights protests in the 60s and being top in his law class?
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