A close aide to Kamala Harris has stated that the presumed Democratic presidential candidate does not consider imposing a ban on arms supplies to Israel, marking a rare comment from her campaign team regarding her Middle East policy. Phil Gordon, Harris's national security advisor, noted, "She does not support an arms embargo on Israel." He added that the Vice President "has made it clear that she will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups."
Harris, who is benefiting from favorable dynamics in her campaign, faced disruptions from pro-Palestinian protesters during a campaign rally on Wednesday. Such scenes were common during Joe Biden's travels before the 81-year-old president withdrew from the race for the White House over concerns about his physical and mental capabilities.
The United States remains by far Israel's largest military supporter, a fact that divides the Democratic camp, especially since Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza in response to Hamas's unprecedented attack on Israeli settlements on October 7.
