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Harris campaign says it doesn't support Israel arms embargo [1]
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Date: 2024-09
Harris rejects claims she would support Israel arms embargo
Ms Harris was heckled by pro-Palestinian protestors at a rally in Michigan on Wednesday
Kamala Harris will not support an arms embargo on Israel, her national security adviser says, a day after the presidential candidate was heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters at a rally in Detroit.
In a post on Twitter/X, Biden administration official Phil Gordon said Ms Harris "has been clear: she will always ensure Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups".
The statement came after leaders of the Uncommitted movement - which has urged Democrats to boycott the election over US support for Israel - said Ms Harris had "expressed an openness" to meeting with them to discuss an arms embargo.
Mr Gordon seemed to dispute that report. He added that Ms Harris "will continue to work to protect civilians in Gaza and to uphold international humanitarian law".
His statement comes as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Iran has threatened to "punish" Israel after the assassination of Hamas's political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week. Israel has not claimed responsibility.
The US has accelerated its weapon supplies to Israel since the October 7 Hamas attacks. Both Mr Biden and Ms Harris have called for a ceasefire and more humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Since Mr Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed his second in command, leaders of the Uncommitted movement have been pressing Ms Harris to halt US military support for Israel.
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