Kamala Harris on Israel

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing criticism from various fronts as she navigates her potential presidential campaign. Amid anti-Israel protests on Capitol Hill, Harris opted to skip Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's address to Congress, a decision described as 'disappointing' by Israeli officials. Concurrently, Harris is under pressure from Palestinian advocates urging her to take a firmer stance on the Gaza conflict, as demonstrated by protests during her campaign stop in Wisconsin. Critics, including pro-Israel groups, have condemned her for appearing to support campus protests against Israel's military actions, raising concerns about her stance on antisemitism and violence. Harris, now the presumptive Democratic nominee following President Biden's withdrawal from the race, is attempting to balance her party's divisions over Middle Eastern policies. The ongoing situation poses significant challenges for her campaign as she seeks to unify constituents with differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.