Walz to Join Harris on Dem Ticket
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Selected as VP Running Mate
Harris Pick Reflects Focus on Israel-Palestine Conflict
Washington, DC - Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election, the Associated Press reports. The selection comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, following Hamas's recent attacks on Israel.
Walz, a former congressman, has not publicly spoken extensively about Israel or the Gaza conflict. However, in the immediate aftermath of the October 7 attacks, he condemned Hamas while offering Israel support.
Walz's experience as a peace activist and his 2009 visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories may have influenced Harris's decision. He has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed support for a two-state solution.
Walz's relationship with Israel differs from that of Representative Ilhan Omar, who has been critical of the Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians. Hamas's recent attacks, which killed over 1,000 people, have further strained US-Israel relations.
Harris's selection of Walz as her running mate signals a focus on addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict in the upcoming election.
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