Harris confronts Democratic divisions over Gaza war in convention speech

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the war in Gaza in her convention speech, attempting to defuse one of the most divisive issues within the Democratic Party on the biggest political stage of her life. Her remarks supported Israel's right to defend itself but also focused on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. She said she was working with President Joe Biden on a deal that would implement a cease-fire and release hostages held by Hamas. Harris has disappointed activists who want to see an embargo on arms sales to Israel and a shift away from Biden's concrete support of the longtime U.S. ally.