Kamala Harris was asked her toughest questions on Gaza yet (www.motherjones.com)

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[-] goferking0 81 points 3 months ago

“You’ve gotten a lot of credit for emphasizing the humanity of Palestinians. But what I often hear from folks is that there is no policy change that either you or President Biden said you would do. Is there a policy change as president that you would do in our helping of Israel in this war?”

“We need to get this deal done,” Harris replied, “and we need to get it done immediately. And that is my position. And that is my policy.”

Daniels followed up. “But in the way that we send weapons and the way we interact as their ally, are there specific policy changes?”

Harris said that she was “entirely supportive” of the Biden administration’s decision to pause a shipment of weapons. She then quickly turned back to a need for a ceasefire agreement.

The line of questioning was the toughest Harris has faced on the issue, which remains a source of deep frustration among some Democratic voters over what they see as the party’s effort to push Gaza into the margins of political discourse. Harris’ answers on Tuesday, which relied heavily on boilerplate campaign points, are unlikely to quell that criticism.

Sorry how are those hard questions? Or just a sign of how little the press asks about it?

[-] MashedHobbits@lemy.lol 27 points 3 months ago

Well it's obviously hard for Kamala or else she wouldn't have weaseled around answering the question.

[-] Notyou@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago

For current news, those were hard questions. I think just not accepting what the candidate says as facts and following up with detailed questions equals "hard questions" now.

Look how the news is treating Trumps mental decline compared to when his opponent was Biden.

[-] scarabic@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

“Toughest yet” doesn’t necessarily mean objectively very tough.

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[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 41 points 3 months ago

Consensus candidate gives consensus answer on question that can only hurt her with the election weeks away.

That's all there is to it. This is just not something we're going to see her real thoughts on until after the election.

[-] Keeponstalin@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

The US is currently aiding and abetting Israel's genocide. If the Democrats switch course, like many Democratic voters want, it would significantly improve Harris' support nationally, especially in swing states. The majority of voters, and a vast majority of Democratic voters, want a change in policy on Israel. Harris pivoting from Biden on this issue would significantly help her, not hurt her, when it comes to voters and voter turnout

Amnesty

In a new research briefing submitted to the U.S. government today as part of the National Security Memorandum on Safeguards and Accountability with Respect to Transferred Defense Articles and Defense Services (NSM-20) process, Amnesty International USA details civilian deaths and injuries with U.S.-made weapons, as well as other cases that highlight an overall pattern of unlawful attacks by Israeli forces. The briefing also details practices by Israeli forces inconsistent with best practices for mitigating civilian harm and provides clear examples of the misuse of defense articles, the commission of torture, and the use of unlawful lethal force. Lastly, the briefing also details the denial of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Gaza.

“It’s shocking that the Biden administration continues to hold that the government of Israel is not violating international humanitarian law with U.S.-provided weapons when our research shows otherwise and international law experts disagree,” said Amanda Klasing, National Director for Government Relations with Amnesty International USA. “The International Court of Justice found the risk of genocide in Gaza is plausible and ordered provisional measures. President Biden must end U.S. complicity with the government of Israel’s grave violations of international law and immediately suspend the transfer of weapons to the government of Israel.”

“The evidence is clear and overwhelming: the government of Israel is using U.S.-made weapons in violation of international humanitarian and human rights law, and in a manner that is inconsistent with U.S. law and policy, said Klasing. “In order to follow U.S. laws and policies, the United States must immediately suspend any transfer of arms to the government of Israel.”

https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/u-s-made-weapons-used-by-government-of-israel-in-violation-of-international-law-and-u-s-law/

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[-] forrcaho@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

I haven't checked the veracity of reports like this, but I've heard this and it makes me think her vagueness has got to do with $$$, not votes.

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[-] scarabic@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

You have to wonder if these folks have their own thoughts about it. Or if their thoughts are entirely about what our thoughts are, and how our thoughts about them will be affected by their thoughts about what our thoughts are.

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[-] swordgeek@lemmy.ca 26 points 3 months ago

Is Trump getting the same questions?

[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 63 points 3 months ago

Does it matter? His answer would be a ten minute stream of consciousness rant about immigrants, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, and some “very smart people” anyway.

[-] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 42 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

while kamala is getting hit on this issue, it’s important for people to keep in mind (or learn if they didn’t know) that Trump has historically been a fanatic supporter of israel and netanyahu. way beyond any other president, D or R.

[-] pyre@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

the moving of the embassy was pretty much a greenlight for them to openly do genocide.

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[-] swordgeek@lemmy.ca 19 points 3 months ago

It ABSOLUTELY matters that Trump is put on the same playing field and under the same scrutiny as Harris!!!

That's all. It doesn't matter what their respective positions are. It doesn't matter that Trump will give a rambling, incoherent answer and support Israel even if they declare babies as food.

It matters that Trump is held to the same scrutiny as Harris, simple as that.

[-] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 16 points 3 months ago

No point in asking him. He will call them sexy and claim Martians are taking yellow jobs.

[-] Annoyed_Crabby@monyet.cc 14 points 3 months ago

Do you want a 2k words essay without actually answering the question?

[-] scarabic@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Would you seriously want to hear the drivel answers?

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