Donald Trump Says 'Israel will be Gone' Under Kamala Harris; She Hits Back with 'Dictators' Jab

Washington: In the first-ever presidential debate with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump , incumbent U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed support for Israel's self-defense and called for an end to the ongoing war with Hamas at Gaza.   

Harris, speaking at presidential debate with Trump, reiterated her stance on US policy towards Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Harris Reaffirms Support for Israel's Self-Defense  

Harris said that there is the need for a ceasefire and called for an end to the ongoing conflict, meanwhile she stopped short of suggesting any concrete actions against Israel amid the ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza. 

"What we know is that this war must end," said Harris while condemning the October 7 attacks. "Israel has a right to defend itself, and how it does so matters because far too many innocent Palestinians, including children and mothers, have been killed. What we know is that this war must end."

She further asserted, "I will always support Israel’s ability to defend itself, especially regarding any threat posed by Iran and its proxies."

Trump Says Harris ‘Hates Israel’

Former President Donald Trump accused Harris of being anti-Israel, without offering evidence. He claimed that Israel's existence would be at risk if Harris became president, and also said that the Gaza war would not have occurred under his presidential leadership and also blamed the Biden administration for lifting sanctions on Iran.

"She hates Israel. If she's president, I believe that Israel will not exist within two years from now," said Trump to which Harris responded, "That's absolutely not true. I have my entire career and life supported Israel and the Israeli people."

‘These Dictators and Autocrats are Rooting For Trump to be President Again’: Harris

Harris slammed Trump over his foreign policy issues contending that he is "weak and wrong on national security and foreign policy."

"It is well known that he admires dictators, wants to be a dictator on Day One, according to himself," she said.

"It is absolutely well known that these dictators and autocrats are rooting for you to be president again because they're so clear they can manipulate you with flattery and favors," Harris added.