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Minnesota AG says Harris, Walz genuine in desire to return hostages, end Gaza war
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
CHICAGO — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz are genuine in their desire for a ceasefire and hostage deal to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
“They fight for the people, and they also listen. When we say, ‘We need a ceasefire and an end to the loss of innocent lives in Gaza and to bring hostages home, they’re listening. They agree with us,” says Ellison in the first Israel reference of the Democratic National Convention’s third night.
“There are people watching tonight, and maybe even here tonight, who aren’t sure yet about Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, if you want to know where they stand on some of the most urgent issues facing our country and the world, let me assure you, Kamala, and Tim hear you. They listen. They care, and everyone is included in their circle of compassion,” he adds.
Two earlier speakers — Reps. Tom Suozzi and Debbie Wasserman Schultz — wore yellow hostage ribbon pins.
Set to speak shortly are the parents of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
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