Kamala Harris expresses support for student who criticized Israel’s apartheid

Virginia (QNN)- The US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed support for a college student who criticized the occupation state of ‘Israel’ over ethnic genocide against the Palestinian people.

The interaction came as Harris made a surprise visit on Tuesday to a political science class at George Mason University in northern Virginia to encourage voter registration and discuss voting rights.

As Harris took questions after speaking, one of the female students voiced her concerns about US financial and military support for ‘Israel’ and Saudi Arabia.

You brought up how the power of the people and demonstrations and organizing is very valuable in America” the woman told Harris. “But I see that over the summer, there have been, like, protests and demonstrations in astronomical numbers standing with Palestine, but then just a few days ago there were funds allocated to continue backing Israel, which hurts my heart because it’s an ethnic genocide and a displacement of people — the same that happened in America — and I’m sure you’re aware of this.”

“I bring this up also because of the issue of how Americans are struggling because of lack of healthcare, public healthcare, lack of affordable housing and all this money ends up going to inflaming Israel and backing Saudi Arabia and whatnot. And I think that the people have spoken very often in what they do need and I feel like there’s a lack of listening and I just feel like I need to bring this up because it affects my life and people I really care about’s lives”, the student added as Harris nodded.

I’m glad you did,” the vice president reacted. “I’m glad you did. And again, this is about the fact that your voice, your perspective, your experience, your truth, should not be suppressed. And it must be heard, right?”

“A democracy is at its strongest when everyone participates,” Harris added. “It is [at] its weakest when anyone is left out. And that’s not only about being physically present, but that your voice is present … Our goal should be unity, but not uniformity.”

The House last Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill to send the occupation state $1 billion for its Iron Dome missile system, a measure that was bitterly opposed by a handful of the most left-wing Democrats.

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