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US Vice President and Democratic frontrunner Kamala Harris'
team released a statement announcing that she will not be discussing an
arms embargo on "Israel" after two far-left activists from the
Uncommitted movement claimed she exhibited openness to do so.
The Times of Israel reported, citing The New York Times,
that Harris met with two Arab Americans leading the Uncommitted
National Movement, who asked her to consider an arms embargo on
"Israel", at a campaign stop in Michigan.
Just before her rally, Harris met with Abbas Alawieh and Layla Elabed, who, according to NYT's
report, "wanted to support her but... wanted her to consider an arms
embargo." In response, Harris indicated she was "open to it" and
introduced the two community leaders to her staff.
Harris' team statement in response read,
“Since October 7, the vice president has prioritized engaging with
Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian community members and others regarding the
war in Gaza... In this brief engagement, she reaffirmed that her
campaign will continue to engage with those communities.”
It added, "The vice president has been
clear: she will always work to ensure Israel is able to defend itself
against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups. The Vice President is
focused on securing the ceasefire and hostage deal currently on the
table.”...
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