Harris’ team moves to win back support of US Arabs, Muslims

WASHINGTON – A senior adviser to US Vice-President Kamala Harris met American Muslim and Arab leaders on Oct 2 as Ms Harris’ presidential campaign seeks to win back voters angry at US support for Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Ms Harris’ national security adviser Phil Gordon told the community leaders in the virtual meeting that the administration supports a ceasefire in Gaza, diplomacy in Lebanon and stability in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the Vice-President’s office said.

Mr Ali Dagher, a Lebanese-American attorney and community leader, said the outreach from Ms Harris’ office was not enough.

“It’s too little, too late,” said Mr Dagher, who did not participate in the meeting.

Ms Harris, a Democrat, faces Republican former president Donald Trump on Nov 5 in what polls show to be a tight presidential race.