In a stunning exchange on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to lend credence to a protester accusing Israel of genocide during a campaign stop at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The moment unfolded when Harris was interrupted by a demonstrator wearing a keffiyeh, who loudly accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. “I know what you’re speaking of. I want a ceasefire. I want the hostage deal done. I want the war to end,” Harris began, seemingly attempting to diffuse the situation. But the protester quickly escalated, shouting, “But what about the genocide? What about the genocide though?” Instead of firmly dismissing the accusation, Harris responded, “I respect your right to speak, but I’m speaking right now,” triggering cheers from the crowd. While the man was being escorted out of the venue, he continued to challenge Harris, yelling, “How about the billions of dollars to Israel? What about the 19,000 children dead, and you won’t call it a genocide?” After the protester was removed, Harris addressed the audience in a remark that has left many stunned. “Listen, what he’s talking about, it’s real. That’s not the subject I came to discuss today, but it’s real, and I respect his voice,” she said, appearing to validate the protester’s accusations about Israel. Harris, who has never publicly accused Israel of genocide during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, raised eyebrows with her comments, which echoed a similar 2021 incident. At the time, Harris nodded in agreement when a George Mason University student accused Israel of ethnic genocide, responding by saying the student’s “truth should not be suppressed.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
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