Vice President Kamala Harris's choice of a liaison for the American Jewish community who has been criticized for holding views that undermine Israel's security has sparked outrage among many American Jews and Israelis.
Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign has faced backlash over the selection of Ilan Goldenberg, a liaison for the American Jewish community who has been accused of holding views that weaken Israel's security. Goldenberg, who renounced his Israeli citizenship to work for former President Obama's administration, has been seen as a controversial choice due to his history of supporting policies perceived as harmful to Israel.
Critics of Goldenberg's appointment point to his role in promoting sanctions against extremist Jewish residents of Israeli settlements in the West Bank while ignoring Palestinian terrorism in the area. They also object to his support for the Iran nuclear deal, which, according to critics, has failed to deter Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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American-Israeli law professor Eugene Kontorovich highlights Goldenberg's support for the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement, which targets Israel for alleged human rights violations. Kontorovich claims that Goldenberg's appointment reflects Harris's perceived ability to secure the Jewish vote despite her perceived hostility towards Israel.
Halie Soifer, CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, however, has defended Goldenberg's appointment, praising his experience in national security and Middle East policy. She emphasizes that his selection demonstrates Harris's commitment to outreach with the Jewish American community.
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Fox News Digital reached out to members of the Harris campaign and Goldenberg but did not receive a response. An article by Commentary editor Seth Mandel takes Goldenberg to task for his past predictions about Middle East policy, which Mandel argues have been proven wrong.
David Milstein, a former special assistant to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel under President Trump, views Goldenberg's appointment as a reason to oppose Harris-Walz. He cites Goldenberg's past associations with politicians known for their anti-Israel views, including Secretary John Kerry and Elizabeth Warren.
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The Jerusalem Post has published an article by editor-in-chief Zvika Klein warning of the implications of Goldenberg's appointment for Israel's security. The public debate over Goldenberg's fitness for the role has ignited an intense news cycle in Israel, with the public spat over his appointment making headlines.
Israeli-American academic Richard Landes sees Goldenberg's appointment as a signal to the country that the Harris-Walz administration will prioritize the Muslim-hard left constituency. He raises concerns about the implications for the role of the United States in the Middle East and the potential impact on Israel's security.
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