Donald Trump and Kamala Harris greet each other ahead of the presidential debate on the ABC network in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 10, 2024.(Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP)
As the two candidates are neck and neck in the polls ahead of the presidential election on Nov. 5, what should the Middle East expect in the event of a Harris or Trump victory? With Washington concerned about being thrust into an open war with Iran in support of its Israeli ally, here’s an overview of the ambitions of the Democrat and the Republican regarding the region's key issues.The Israeli-Palestinian ConflictBoth candidates share unconditional support for Israel's right to defend itself. This position aims to mobilize part of the American electorate and significant political donors, as the United States is home to the largest Jewish community in the world outside of Israel. “No one in history has supported Israel and the Jewish people as I have... The other side doesn’t love you,” the Republican stated in a video directed at...
As the two candidates are neck and neck in the polls ahead of the presidential election on Nov. 5, what should the Middle East expect in the event of a Harris or Trump victory? With Washington concerned about being thrust into an open war with Iran in support of its Israeli ally, here’s an overview of the ambitions of the Democrat and the Republican regarding the region's key issues.The Israeli-Palestinian ConflictBoth candidates share unconditional support for Israel's right to defend itself. This position aims to mobilize part of the American electorate and significant political donors, as the United States is home to the largest Jewish community in the world outside of Israel. “No one in history has supported Israel and the Jewish people as I have... The other side doesn’t love you,” the Republican stated in a video directed...
