What Kamala Harris’s top potential VP picks have said about Israel and Gaza

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to choose a running mate by August 7.
Progressives are watching to see how Harris will approach Israel and Gaza as the nominee.
Her potential VP picks have similar views on Israel, though some have been more vocal than others.

Vice President Kamala Harris’s approach to the war in Gaza is still coming into focus, and her choice of a running mate may offer some further clarity.

According to Bloomberg, she’s down to three top contenders: Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, and Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona. But according to other reports, the circle is a bit wider, and includes Govs. Roy Cooper of North Carolina and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky.

Each man is largely on the same page when it comes to Israel, with all of them being broadly supportive of the country’s efforts to defend itself in the wake of the October 7 attacks.

But some have been more vocal on the issue than others, and some have taken a more conciliatory view toward pro-Palestinian protest movements than others.

Here’s what to know about where each contender stands on Israel and Gaza.