With Kamala Harris potentially becoming the first female president of the United States, there could be a shift in tone towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, experts believe that the actual US policy on Israel is unlikely to change, according to NBC News.
President Joe Biden’s endorsement of Harris for the ticket has garnered support from most Democrats, even though she hasn’t been officially nominated by the party yet. Harris is expected to continue Biden’s foreign policy if elected but may take a more critical stance towards Netanyahu and show empathy towards Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Arab-Americans, young voters, and progressives may view Harris more favorably, as she is not seen as responsible for Biden’s Israel policies. While Harris might adopt a more balanced approach in rhetoric, experts believe her presidency is unlikely to bring significant policy changes regarding Israel.
Harris has expressed strong support for Israel in the past and has moderate views on the issue. Her national security adviser, Philip Gordon, is experienced in State Department affairs and aligned with the Democrat foreign policy community.
Netanyahu is expected to meet with both Biden and Harris during his visit to Washington this week.