Vice President Kamala Harris has issued a statement commemorating the October 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel. The attack left 1,200 innocent people dead, including 46 Americans. In her statement, she expressed sympathy for the victims while also emphasizing her commitment to fighting for Palestinian rights and self-determination.
Harris’s message reflects the Biden administration’s approach of showing solidarity with both Israel and the Palestinian cause. While condemning the terror attack, she also acknowledged the scale of death and destruction in Gaza and called for a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
In her statement, Vice President Harris detailed the horrors of the October 7 attack, calling it “pure evil” and expressing sympathy for the Israeli people affected by the tragedy. She emphasized her unwavering commitment to ensuring the security of Israel and its right to defend itself against Iran-backed terrorists such as Hamas.
At the same time, Harris expressed heartbreak over the devastation in Gaza and pledged to fight for the rights of Palestinian people to achieve dignity, freedom, security, and self-determination. She also called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, emphasizing that lasting calm can only be achieved through dialogue and negotiation.
The Vice President’s statement reflects her belief in the importance of not forgetting past atrocities and continuing to fight for peace, dignity, and security for all people affected by the ongoing conflicts in the region.
This approach to diplomacy has been met with mixed reactions from both Israeli and Palestinian supporters. A recent poll showed that Israelis prefer former President Donald Trump over Harris by more than a two-to-one margin (54% to 24. Meanwhile, some pro-Palestinian activists feel that Harris’s opposition to Israel is not strong enough, leading them to endorse Trump in the hope that he will be able to restore peace in the region.
Nonetheless, Vice President Kamala Harris’s statement reflects her administration’s commitment to addressing both Israeli security concerns and advocating for the rights of Palestinian people, as they strive towards a diplomatic solution and lasting peace for all involved in the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.