Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the press following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex.
Harris began by sharing a personal anecdote from her childhood, recalling how she planted trees to support Israel’s “right to defend itself.” She emphasized the complexity of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, urging Americans to understand that it is not a binary issue. “Let us all condemn terrorism and violence,” she stated. “And let us condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate of any kind.”
Reflecting on her recent discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Harris said, “I just had a frank and constructive meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. I told him that I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself, including from Iran and Iran-backed militias such as Hamas and Hezbollah.”
“I’ve had an unwavering commitment to the existence of the State of Israel, to its security, and to the people of Israel,” she said.
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.
Perhaps she should reconsider that allegiance with israel. It’s not very popular with voters.
Of course Kamala taking $5.000.000 from AIPAC might be related to her allegiance.
I think that’s a really bad take. I think most anti-genocide Dems are not against Israel, its people, or its right to defend itself when attacked. I think they are against indiscriminate and deliberate murder, and believe the current operations are a massive overreaction to the Hamas attack. I think they support the right of both peoples to peacefully coexist, which includes improving the human rights situation of the Palestinians even in peace time.
Maybe I’m the one out of touch, but I don’t think so.
You are very much out of touch. Israel just voted to never recognize a Palestinian state.
Peace has always been made impossible by israel. Not by Palestinians.
Israel’s current hard right government voted for that. Other governments have been pro two-state.
And what’s your desired position here? Israel voted to not accept peace so we should… eliminate Israel? That’s the only conclusion where “Israel has a right to exist” is problematic.
Are you saying the majority disagree about whether Israel should exist or about whether we should continue sending weapons or about whether they should be an ally at all? Because those are three very very different things. The majority, or at least a plurality, are definitely opposed to the genocide or are at least wanting a ceasefire. But the majority also support Israel’s right to exist. They basically just disagree with the severity of Israel’s actions.
If you’re saying that the majority don’t support Israel’s right to exist or that we shouldnt ally with them, then I’d really appreciate a citation cause nothing I can find supports that.
The majority, or at least a plurality, are definitely opposed to the genocide or are at least wanting a ceasefire. But the majority also support Israel’s right to exist. They basically just disagree with the severity of Israel’s actions.
THANK YOU, for pointing this out, it’s ignored completely usually, way too many people look at the polling for who wants to stop selling weapons to Israel and come away thinking “Oh a majority of people must want this state to be destroyed/abolished”.
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.”
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You must be so uncomfortable when you are around real life Arabs. I haven’t seen anyone so happy about what is happening in Palestine. You are at the level of some pretty nasty reddit subreddits.
No one cares about your lies. I won’t read your bullshit-ass comments anymore
Edit: just wanna say for onlookers this user is the same just less dedicated. They also are full of shit. I’m tired of them flooding my inbox so I’m gonna block them now.
I’m amazed mods don’t ban you for concern trolling. Lie after lie all to defend israel.
Yet never once ever ever ever defended Israel in the slightest. You’re just trying to anger me into saying something I’ll get banned for.
Hasbara is truly an art. Just spout lie after lie and when called out do the same thing the next day.
Cite one example of me defending Israel.
Ps. Saying Biden isn’t responsible has zero to fucking do with Israel doing anything, it’s just an obvious fact to people over 12.
Same line every day.
Literally second time I said this. No response either time. Wonder why. Wonder why you want to pretend I do this every day. Hmm a mystery.
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.
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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Its gotta be a job, how many profiles do you think they are surfing through a day on how many different platforms?
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For any libs claiming the title is out of context, this is what she decided to start her press conference with after meeting Netanyahu.
If I’m not a lib, but I think it’s out of line, then what?
What is out of line, the title of the article?
I didn’t say anything was out of line.
YOU posted, then smugly taunted “libs”. Why don’t YOU tell me, since you felt it crucial to mention.
You said
If I’m not a lib, but I think it’s out of line, then what?
Not sure what this even means then?
Every thread about a Democrat supporting israel is filled with libs trying to do semantical gymnastics to pretend criticism is unjust.
See https://lemmy.world/post/17954697 for evidence.
Defense ≠ offense
Her statement came after a week of her condemning Bibi’s offensive, saying she “will not be silent” on Gaza suffering, and ghosting Bibi during his misinformation speech to Congress.
The GOP is now campaigning on Harris supporting terrorism. She’s trying to clarify that she’s supports defense - it’s the offense that’s killing kids that is horrid.
Do you know why we rebranded the Department of War? And what it’s called now?
Her not being at that speech is performative. She’s still gladly took that $5 million in AIPAC money. In her response to Union Station protests was probably personally handed to her by Netanyahu.
