Kamala Harris hinted on Wednesday that she might consider an arms embargo against Israel in a bid to court the so-called “Uncommitted” Muslim and Arab voters in Michigan.
According to The New York Times [1], Harris met briefly with Abbas Alawieh and Layla Elabed, co-founders of the Uncommitted National Movement, before her rally in Detroit.
🚨BREAKING: Kamala Harris is open to an ARMS EMBARGO against Israel as the Jewish state fights a war for its very survival against Iran and its terrorist proxies.
Harris caving again to the hard progressive anti-Israel Left.
Weak. Outrageous. Dangerous. https://t.co/dn4u9sJXI6 [2] pic.twitter.com/D7iIAd8j59 [3]
— RJC (@RJC) August 8, 2024 [4]
This group, which has mobilized voters in Michigan to withhold support from Joe Biden due to his backing of Israel in the Gaza conflict, pressed Harris to support an arms embargo.
They claimed that many in Michigan have lost family members in the violence and want Harris to act to end it.
Harris reportedly listened to their concerns and showed a willingness to consider the embargo request. She introduced Alawieh and Elabed to her staff, signaling a potential shift in her stance.
During her speech later that day, Harris faced heckling from pro-Palestinian protesters who chanted, “Kamala, Kamala, you can’t hide. We won’t vote for genocide.”
Harris first tried to placate the protesters, calling their input a welcome part of “democracy,” but then admonished them, suggesting their actions could aid Trump’s campaign.
🚨 Kamala Harris SNAPS on Pro-Palestine protesters accusing her of supporting Genocide in Gaza: “You know what, if you want Donald Trump to win then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking”
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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 8, 2024 [6]
Harris’s move to win over the anti-Israel faction within her party was also reflected in her choice of running mate.
She bypassed Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish and had previously made strong pro-Israel statements, in favor of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.