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From Gaza to Iran: What Kamala Harris’ Middle East policy could look like

Harris has been described as more critical of Israel than President Joe Biden, but with similar views on Iran and relations with regional leaders, including in the Gulf.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship team celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22, 2024, in Washington.
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship team celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22, 2024, in Washington. — Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the likely Democratic nominee for president following President Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday to drop out of the race and endorse her. 

Harris is seen by some observers as more critical of Israel than Biden, with similar views on Iran and other policy issues in the region.

Israel-Palestine

Harris has been vocal on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during her tenure as vice president. She addressed the Gaza war in a widely covered March speech in the southern state of Alabama, deploring the conditions in the Palestinian territory and saying “too many innocent Palestinians have been killed.”

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