As Kamala Harris navigates a pivotal week in her political career, she faces the challenging task of addressing one of the most complex foreign policy issues - the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Harris, who has been closely associated with President Joe Biden, known for his pro-Israel stance, now finds herself at a critical juncture as she prepares to define her own presidential agenda.
President Biden, amidst efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, is also contemplating a potential legacy project involving the normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia. Against this backdrop, Harris is under scrutiny to articulate her stance on various issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Despite protests near the US Capitol, Harris opted to attend a pre-scheduled sorority event in Indiana rather than preside over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress. However, she is scheduled to meet with Netanyahu at her ceremonial office in the Old Executive Office Building on Thursday.
According to insights from former and current aides, members of Congress, and political insiders, Harris faces the challenge of formulating a clear position on Israel that goes beyond mere symbolic gestures.
