US Vice President Kamala Harris is under pressure once again

Discussions are continuing regarding US Vice President Kamala Harris. After a controversial statement by a student, she had to defend herself against criticism from pro-Israel circles.

US Vice President Kamala Harris has come under pressure over her reaction to a student’s comments on Israel. In the video, Harris visits a university in the US state of Virginia to discuss suffrage in the middle of the week. In this context, one student spoke about the pro-Palestinian demonstrations and said: “But the funds were approved a few days ago to continue supporting Israel, which hurts my heart because it is an ethnic genocide and displacement.” Regarding US financial aid, he said that America lacks money for medical care or affordable housing.

Harris does not correct the statements made by the student

“I’m glad you did,” Harris responded with the fact that the student had brought up the topic. She continued: “The point is, your voice, your point of view, your experience, your truth cannot be suppressed.” Harris then faced heavy criticism for not curing the student.

According to media reports, Harris’ office then contacted Jewish organizations. “We are delighted that senior officials at Vice President Harris reached out to us today to confirm what we already know: his “commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering,” and that he is “increasingly committed to the characterization of Israel.” Conforms ( . . .) the student “does not agree at all”, explained the Democratic Majority Organization for Israel.

Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the civil rights organization ADL, said: “I am glad she has confirmed that she (…) knows that Israel’s claim of “ethnic genocide” is clearly false. Greenblatt said the student The U.S. said it was “disgusting” and “wrong.” Media quoted Harris’ spokeswoman Simone Sanders as saying, “The vice president does not agree with the student’s characterization of Israel.”

Harris came under criticism over the summer for his stance on immigration. He had announced a tough course, though it was against the guidelines of his own party.