Vice President Kamala Harris has stated that she will not stay silent in the face of Palestinian suffering amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. While she expressed empathy for Palestinians in Gaza, activists are questioning what this means for US foreign policy towards Israel. Despite pledging continued support for Israel, Harris’s comments were seen as a departure from President Joe Biden’s approach to the war. Critics are calling for a meaningful shift away from unconditional military and diplomatic support for Israel. While Harris’s remarks were seen as a change in rhetoric, no new policy positions were articulated. She voiced support for Biden’s ceasefire proposal but did not name Israel as responsible for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Activists are demanding concrete action instead of just words of empathy. Harris, who is likely to be the Democratic nominee for president, has a pro-Israel record but has shown some compassion towards Palestinians in the past. The US continues to provide arms to Israel despite the devastating impact on Gaza. Palestinian rights advocates are ready to support Harris if there is a shift in US policy towards Israel. They stress that actions, not just words, are needed to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. It remains to be seen if Harris will make substantial changes to US support for Israel.
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