Kamala Harris criticizes Biden administration's failure to curb Israel's conduct during Gaza war
Harris said that the United States needed to uphold its obligation to international law and that the Biden administration's response to Israel's war was a failure in that regard.
During the 2026 Asan Memorial Lecture in Seoul, former US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her criticism of the Biden administration's handling of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. Harris emphasized that the United States must adhere to its commitments under international law and claimed that the Biden administration's response to the conflict was a failure in this regard.
She specifically highlighted the lack of leveraging to curb the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, stating that the administration should have taken more decisive and comprehensive action.
Harris further criticized the present US administration under President Donald Trump, suggesting that it grants Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "blank check." She also delved into the evolution of American foreign policy, asserting that the traditional doctrines of military power were no longer adequate to address contemporary challenges. Harris argued that economic innovation, markets, minerals, chips, and computers now wield greater influence compared to military might.
Moreover, Harris underscored the importance of strengthening US relations and alliances. She noted the increasing partnerships between countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and stressed the need for the US to adapt within its alliances to maintain deterrence. As for the upcoming US midterm elections, Harris expressed optimism that Democrats would prevail, though she refrained from addressing directly whether she was contemplating a 2028 presidential bid. She commented that "2028, from my perspective, doesn’t matter if we don’t win 2026."
Written by urgent.news from Jerusalem Post's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
