Democrat vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) made an unannounced stop in Metro Detroit, Michigan, last weekend and followed up with an interview with Dearborn-based Arab American News published Wednesday, where she shared her support for reinstating aid to Palestinians in Israel, and for reopening the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) mission office in Washington, DC.
Harris said of herself and Democrat presidential candidate former vice president Joe Biden:
“And we will take immediate steps to restore economic and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, reopen the U.S. consulate in East Jerusalem, and work to reopen the PLO mission in Washington,” Harris said.
The Palestinian Authority (PA) maintains contacts with Democratic contender Joe Biden’s campaign in the 2020 race for the White House, The Media Line reported on Sunday.
The outlet cited two senior PA sources as saying there are direct communication lines between Ramallah and the Biden camp, i24 reports.
Those were reportedly established with the help of a Palestinian-American businessman.
Stressing the importance of these channels for the PA leaders, one of the sources told the agency: “We want to let Mr. Biden know that we are willing and ready to talk.”
The PA’s relations with the administration of US President Donald Trump quickly went sour as the US leader recognized Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and moved the US embassy there from Tel Aviv.
Biden has in the past reaffirmed his intention to re-open the US Consulate in East Jerusalem. He added that he was going to resume financial and security assistance to Palestinians.
As the November 3 presidential vote approaches, the Palestinian leadership has placed its bet on a Biden victory.
As the vice president in the administration of President Barack Obama, which saw US-Israel ties hit lows in its final years, Biden is perceived by the PA as someone who would quickly change the US approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and reinvigorate the two-state solution.
Any more arguments needed to remind you which presidential candidate it would be in our best interest to vote for?
Trump
Yemach shemam!
and yet there are still ‘frum’ lubavitch anash who are voting for biden.
i guess you aint frum.
The Rebbe probably wouldn’t like one jew calling another “not frum.” Something to think about.
… but hopefully you are a proud Jew, without any adjectives. I hope I am a proud Jew – I am grateful to Hashem to have a friend in the govt, namely our President.
This is not who we stand for. We don’t go around calling people out because of what they believe or because of their opinions. Grow up and act the way Torah wants us too.
Excuse me. This is not what we believe in! This is right and wrong, leave religion aside.
Who cares about Israel security,
section 8, child care, and food stamps is what matters and….
Biden cares about all those things and has actual policies in place, while trump only cares about rich, white men, also known as himself.
President Trump has been president for the last four years. He has not only cared about rich, white men.This is a lie by Democrats .
Your obviously joking….
Biden has real plans? Lol, biden hardly knows his own name! I’m so sorry for you and your children
And love your brothers.
r”l any yid and for sure a frum yid, that votes for kamala shouldnt be trusted . cant eat at their houses, they dont have ne’emonus
If Jews cannot learn to respect other Jews, then what are the hopes of Jews learning to respect Palestinians? Torah teaches kindness above all else, when did we forget this?
When the Arabs living in Eretz Yisrael (there is no such thing as a Palestinian since no such country exists) start respecting us, maybe we’ll think about it.
Until then…..
How about Jews start sticking up for minorities, it’s the right thing to do.
Except that we’re not talking about other minorities.
And anyway, look how far that’s gotten us so far. We’re da–ed if we do, da–ed if we don’t. When we stand up for someone, we always get kicked in the face. (I would use a different description, but not here)
Jews have always stuck up for other minorities, so much so even that now, we have many (tikkun olam reform/”conservative” members) who have forgotten what it means to be Jews and think it’s racist for Jews to marry other Jews. This is a stupid comment and made by someone who clearly has no knowledge of the Jewish People.
Respect palistinians ?
So we need to respect the very people who wanna wipe us off the face of the earth? It doesn’t work that way
Palestinians are human beings who deserve their own land, that really shouldn’t be too much to ask for. As Jews, we have been kicked out of our homes time and time again throughout history, shouldn’t we then have the most empathy for the Palestinian people?
They are just a bunch of middle eastern people that can integrate into any other middle eastern country as long as they follow the law of the land and dont promote/support terror.
The land of Israel belong s to the the Torah writes in this weeks Parsha that Hashem gave it to Avraham and Yitzchak.
Why should we have empathy for squatters and supporters of murderers.
The Rebbe spoke strongly against establishing a palestinian state. He spoke about the prohibition of giving the holy land of Eretz Yisroel away.
are you literally insane?
give them land ? we tried that and they still build terror tunnels.
you have a a short memory
Human beings who just want to wipe out Israel and Jews and actively do what they can in that direction.
Clearly, you need a history lesson. The “Palestinian” people do not exist. They are an invention that did not show up until 1964 with Yassir Arafat. Most are not even indigenous to the area since the Ottoman’s didn’t let them in. Those who were not here were shipped in by the British who invented Jordan as well. “Palestine” was a name given to Eretz Yisrael by the Romans to erase the Jewish connection to the land. Jews, on the other hand, never stopped living in Eretz Yisrael. That said, the Arabs living in Israel (all of it) have had better… Read more »
No one deserves their own land.
The Jewish people only wanted Israel, to prevent a holocaust R’L and Jews from any country can always come”home” and be safe.
you don’t deserve land, land is something that is needed, they don’t need it, they can live in Israel or Egypt of Jordan.
THE ONLY REASON THEY WANT TEHIR OWN LAND IS TO DESTROY ISRAEL. PERIOD
You mean well, but unfortunately you are oversimplifying the issue. The slaughter in Hebron in 1929 was not because of Israel’s refusal to grant a Palestinian state…. In 1967, before Israel “occupied territories”, Nasser was ready to wipe Israel into the sea etc etc. Check a map of the Middle East, see how tiny a territory we are talking about.
There are 22 arab countries in the world and one Jewish state the size of New Jersey and you’re saying we carve out a 23rd arab state from the New Jersey sized one ? Hmmm !
Did you ever notice that other arab countries don’t want them?
Let’s see how many Jews blew them selves up in terrorist attacks or went into peoples homes shooting up the whole family
They hate and murder Jews!! Need I say more??!!
Funny how she waited until the last second to say this With people voting early
Can’t wait for a woman to be in the White House, and she’s already showing her values for equality and justice
As long as she’s a Woman. Nothing else matters
I love her policies and her values, it’s just a bonus that she’s a woman and will stand up for and defend my rights. I’m tired of men like Trump trying to control my body and my paycheck.
Nothing to do with women or men here, and her ‘values’ actually scare me…
(PS I am a woman)
shame on you!!!!
Having a problem with the idea of a woman being in charge? Is it challenging your masculinity?
Sounds like someone was either in a left wing college or tik tok this whole quarantine.
Oh, and I’m a woman.
Abortion is disgusting. (unless if according to Halacha in rare cases it is encouraged).
Females already get equal pay, the myth of it being not equal has been debunked.
I take no issue with a woman being in charge. However, values really come into play when you’re looking to elect someone.
Kamala and her VP pick (look it up, its gonna happen) Joe, do not align with my values.
Signed,
A former Chabad Feminist.
If you don’t like abortions, don’t get one, Democrats aren’t forcing it on anyone. Let other women choose to do what they want with their bodies, that’s their choice, not yours.
Females do not get equal pay. Maybe you do, but not all women, especially not women of color. Let’s think about someone other than ourselves and fight for their rights too.
She can do wtvr she wants with it. But abortion don’t about her body, it’s about a human LIFE that’s inside.
Yes if ur pregnant, u have an obligation to your child (unless there’s a medical danger to the mother then that’s where doctors come in since u don’t have to die for the child).
Abortion is literally killing. No one, and no women, has the right to kill
This has nothing to do with religion. Abortion is the murder of a human being. You don’t want to end up getting an abortion, well, then don’t end up in the situation where you may need one. More discussions need to be made about that! If G-d forbid a woman ends up pregnant beyond her control, I am sorry for her. But murdering another innocent life is never an answer to alleviate the “pain” and “trauma” that woman may have via going through the birth. Do we need to talk about the guy’s issue and responsibility? OF COURSE . Fix… Read more »
To all the jews that support biden you will regret this for many years!!!! biden/ harris are pure Evil you could see that in their eyes!!! how can people support their left agenda policy, they will destroy israel and they will do whatever it takes to destroy america!!!
Last fight..we know the rebbe said Geulah time is here…why are we getting sucked in ? Yes vote because that is the way of the world but to panic or name call? Then we are giving existence to klipah..that’s. between Hashem and evil. We do our keli and then go back to our real job..learn, daven and connect to Hashem
The democrats also want a two-state “solution”,and oppose annexation and “settlement” expansion. and want to reopen the U.S. consulate in “East” Jerusalem, in addition to working to reopen the PLO mission in Washington.
a vote for these evil wicked people , is a vote for the gas chambers. just ask their big supporter soros ( in his interview i would do it again, to steal from yidden and sending them to the gas chambers )
These comments make me realize that the crown heights community is not only racist towards the black community, but towards Palestinians as well. We have a lot of work to do, but I believe that we can improve and grow and learn to become a more tolerant and kind people.
If anyone’s racist and not tolerant, it’s the Arabs who call themselves “Palestinians. They are not only racist and intolerant of Jews and don’t want us to live there.
Your’e talking NONSENSE !!!
Not giving in to an enemy isn’t racist. It’s keeping us safe.
It ‘s not racist to be against people who want to destroy Israel.
Not all Palestinians want to destroy Israel. There are good and bad people everywhere, including within the Jewish community.
It’s a question of who do you trust. If only we could trust everyone…
May Moshiach come and bring the ultimate true peace we need.
Maybe if we learned to trust everyone and love everyone and treat everyone with respect and dignity, maybe then moshiach will come.
Yeah good luck trusting “everybody” in the world buddy.
There are bad people out there. The Pallys have proven themselves untrustworthy.
To ASK, DEMAND for Moshiach!!
Even Kamala’s father knows his daughter is a scam fake. he called her a disgrace to his family
Unfortunately there are many negative and dangerous forces supporting and behind the Biden/Harris ticket. Now is the time to daven that hashem our country stays safe and at peace no matter who wins.
Aside from being a socialist
Palestinians deserve their own state just like Israel does. We are all equal, we all deserve to be seen and heard, we all deserve fair and just treatment under the law. Voting for Biden/Harris will accomplish this.
…perhaps somewhere in an Arab country, among their own.
“Among their own.” There is no “them” and “us.” We are all human beings, we must live alongside each other in peace by allowing everyone to be represented equally.
In peace is the key to living together. We are peaceful people. If only all of the others were, too.
Lets bring on the third Intifada!!!!
These people do not want to live peacefully.
The Rebbe is against the PLO on all levels.
i feel like this a joke. almost cynical. all of these comments sound like a parody to me. what happened to our values? what happened to what the rebbe has said for countless yrs? if we believe his words then, why dont we trust them now?
The land of Israel may belong to the Jews according to the Torah, but the world at large is not run according to the Torah. There are people on this earth other than Jews, people who Jews should care about simply because they are fellow human beings, and they deserve equality.
Since when do Jews not care about other fellow human beings?
What does keeping our land have to do with inequality?
Looking forward to a woman of color being in the White House. She’s speaking out for equality and this is exactly what America needs to stand for right now and always.
NOT this one!
Equality comes when both sides are trustworthy…
Safety first.
Halevai there would be real peace…
The PLO is a terrorist organization.
I’m sorry, no equality for them.
The US should stand for moral, fair, and just countries, like ISRAEL. As Trump has. Not “pALeStiNe”.
Open a history book.
You want morals, fairness and and justice? And you’re voting for trump? I’d recommend voting for Democrats if you really believe in what you write.
Firstly, I AM A JEW. I support Israel. The one true democracy in the mideast region. SECONDLY, I am an AMERICAN. It is my duty to help my brothers and sisters in Israel by supporting them. Not their enemies. My vote goes to the party that firstly, SUPPORTS ISRAEL THROUGH AND THROUGH. I don’t care if Trump is a show off and “Mean Orange Man”. I also don’t care if Joe Biden is a corrupt liar and flip-flopping racist career politician. I vote based on what’s best for MY PEOPLE. Sometimes, democrat. This year, its going to be Republican, based… Read more »
Why would you be surprised???If so many religious jews so openly allign with Trump, of course, there is a big void that is left open for the palestinians alone to fill. the scary thing is that even if Trump wins, if jews dont change their attitude there will be consequences in 4 years time
I support Biden/Harris but PLO is literally a terrorist organization! I love that a women of color is going to be the next VP (yes you Trump supporters, Biden will win) but supporting PLO is very bad.
How blind are you? Don’t you realize that both Biden and Kamala’s interest are not for the Democracy of the US and neither for the rest of the World for that matter. Kampala’s interest is to get The US involved with the Arab interest to the point of becoming a Socialist country with all Arab interests. The Disgusting Kamala has already admired that her main objective at first is to reestablish the PLO back into the stream of the US including reopening the PLO Embassy in East Jerusalem. That’s just the beginning also reestablishing economic help for the Palestinians in… Read more »
i feel like this a joke. almost cynical. all of these comments sound like a parody to me. what happened to our values? what happened to what the rebbe has said for countless yrs? if we believe his words then, why dont we trust them now? what happened to the song (down below) we all sang in camp? does none of this mean anything to us anymore? “I remember how we would sing I remember the Rebbe talking His voice still does ring. I remember every time He spoke He always said these words That Moshiach will be coming soon… Read more »
For some reason everyone is forgetting what happened with Sholom Mordecai Rubashkin he got arrested during Obama’s presidency and Trump freed him so any “frum”he should be voting for trump otherwise it will happen again and if it does it sould be to a frum liberal
For how long now has the world aided the PA, financially and humanitarian? Under Hamas and previously the PLO large portions of that aid are converted into weaponry, offshore bank accounts of party officials (just have a look at what Yasser Arafat and Abbas ammased) and suicide martyr family support, you are the one paying for that. Yes the people of Gaza have it bad, and there are so many things to be said, but is the world helping the lives of the people there by giving an organisation like Hamas pocket money? When are the Arab Palestinians going to… Read more »
Her intentions of opening again the Hell Hole of the Palestinians Rights back into the World and try and get them to act civil which in my and many opinions will never happen. Kamala, what kind of an idiot are you to think that giving back the liberties back to the these animals who call themselves Palestinian that the only thing they know is destruction and hate. They don’t respect anyone not even themselves. They’ve been given the opportunity over and over to be part of the Universe in peace, but they in turn chose to be at War with… Read more »