Kamala Harris' approach to foreign policy! If elected, things could change for Netanyahu.

The deputy supported by US President Joe Biden to take his place when he withdraws from the presidential race is expected to be Kamala Harris, the new candidate of the Democratic Party. If elected as President, Harris is expected to largely follow Biden's footsteps in foreign policy. According to comments in the US media, Harris is seen as more critical of Israel than Biden, while reflecting Biden's tough approach on Russia and China.

After President Biden withdraws from the presidential candidacy in November 2024, many comments draw attention to the person who will replace Biden, the policies to be pursued, and the developments. It is expected that Kamala Harris' candidacy will become clear at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to be held next month. According to political commentators who evaluated the US media, Harris will continue most of Biden's goals in foreign policy.

CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE

If elected, it is expected that Harris will continue to provide strong support to Ukraine and deepen relations with allies in the Asia-Pacific region against China's rise. It is predicted that Harris will continue to support US allies in the Middle East, especially Israel.

MORE CRITICAL OF ISRAEL THAN BIDEN

Harris, who is said to approach Israel's actions in Gaza more critically than Biden in the US media, will also meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the US this week. Experts speaking to the US media say they have a "cautious optimism" about Harris' Israel policy and that Harris could work harder for a permanent ceasefire and the release of hostages.

LESS EXPERIENCE IN FOREIGN POLICY

It is dominant that Harris looks at the issue of the US military presence in the Middle East from a less critical point compared to Biden. Harris, whose career was shaped in the field of law before becoming a senator, is seen as a relatively less experienced vice president in foreign policy. It is thought that Harris will largely depend on her advisors in this field. However, it is also considered an advantage for Harris to have worked with Biden, who is considered one of the most experienced presidents in US foreign policy.

SHE STRONGLY CRITICIZED PUTIN

Kamala Harris said in an interview with NBC News this year that Ukraine could continue to receive support from Washington no matter how long the war lasted. Harris, who strongly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and held Moscow officials accountable for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, called Russia's attacks on Ukrainian civilians at the Munich Security Conference this year a "crime against humanity" and called on Moscow officials to be held accountable. Harris had previously criticized Republican candidate Donald Trump for encouraging Putin to attack US allies by suggesting that the US withdraw from NATO. Speaking in North Carolina during the election campaign, Harris argued that Trump encouraged Putin to attack US allies by suggesting that the US withdraw from NATO. It is expected that Harris will continue to support Biden's framework in the Ukraine war and NATO's goal of expanding towards the eastern borders.

WARNED BIDEN ABOUT NETANYAHU

Regarding Israel, Harris supported the two-state solution and the Abraham Accords of the Trump era in the Senate. It is said that Harris expressed in her private meetings that a tougher stance should be taken against Netanyahu due to the increase in civilian deaths in Gaza. In March, Harris criticized Israel's interference with humanitarian aid flow in Gaza and described the war in Gaza as a "disaster" for civilians.

Experts speaking to the US media state that Harris approaches the war conducted by Israel in Gaza more critically than Biden, but emphasize that any US President may have limited impact in changing Israel's policies in the short term.

SUPPORTED THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE BILL

Harris, who supported the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement signed in 2015 to control Iran's nuclear program, also condemned the attack on senior Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in January 2020. Harris also supported the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Bill, which caused a reaction from Ankara, in the Senate.