Harris campaign says it doesn't support Israel arms embargo

The campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris has clarified that it does not support an arms embargo on Israel. This statement comes in response to recent controversy surrounding Harris' position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The clarification came after Harris was heckled by pro-Palestinian protestors during a rally in Michigan. This incident drew attention to the Vice President's stance on the issue, leading her campaign to address any confusion. In a statement, the Harris campaign affirmed that the Vice President supports Israel's right to defend itself against attacks and does not believe in imposing an arms embargo on the country. The campaign emphasized that Harris is committed to maintaining the strong relationship between the United States and Israel. The news of Harris' position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict comes at a time of renewed tensions in the region. The conflict escalated in May 2021, with a series of violent clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. The Gaza Strip, which is controlled by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was heavily targeted by Israeli airstrikes. These airstrikes were in response to rocket attacks launched by Hamas into Israeli territory. The conflict sparked international concern and led to calls for a ceasefire. The United States, under the leadership of President Joe Biden, played a pivotal role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. During the conflict, there were protests around the world in support of the Palestinian people. Some of these protests turned violent, with clashes between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators. The rally in Michigan,