Kamala Harris posed for Vogue cover on anniversary of October 7 massacre
Vice President Kamala Harris posed for the cover of Vogue magazine as Israel marked the anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
The Democratic presidential candidate, 59, appeared in the fashion magazine’s October digital issue wearing a Gabriela Hearst suit and Tiffany earrings.
But as the rest of the world marked one year since Hamas terrorists invaded parts of Israel and killed 1,200 people while kidnapping another 250, Harris prepared for her close-up.
The photo shoot, captured by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, took place between two public appearances Harris made on Monday.
The style bible revealed that Harris is the “candidate for our time,” alongside a lengthy article detailing her rise to the top of the Democratic party.
The Democratic presidential candidate, 59, posed for the fashion magazine’s October digital issue in a Gabriela Hearst suit and Tiffany earrings
Israeli soldiers carry the body of a person killed in the Hamas attack in kibbutz Kfar Azza on Tuesday, October 10, 2023
In the fashion article, she spoke about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but gave little away about how she would end the crisis if elected.
When asked what “new element” she would bring to the table about the conflict, she replied: “I cannot predict what the conditions will be like in four months.”
Harris then said the US must provide a “pathway” for stability, especially to end Israel’s war in Gaza, even more so than in Lebanon, but provided few details.
Social media users have since attacked the vice president for carrying out the anniversary shoot.
One person sarcastically posted: “So much more important than acknowledging human suffering.”
Another added: “Optics and stories are more important to Democrats than human lives. This is sad.’ Another commented: ‘She’s completely out of touch.’
As part of her way to celebrate the Oct. 7 birthday, Harris planted a pomegranate tree with her husband Doug Emhoff.
The tree was planted outside the VP’s residence to commemorate “the strength and endurance of the Jewish people” and “the horrors of October 7.”
She cited the Kaddish, the Jewish mourning prayer, to talk about “our enduring faith in God, even in our darkest moments.”
Harris, right, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stand after planting a memorial tree on the grounds of the vice president’s residence in Washington on Monday
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Harris said she would remain committed to Israel’s security and the release of hostages held by Hamas, mentioning several in her remarks.
She also cited the need to “alleviate the immense suffering of innocent Palestinians in Gaza who have experienced so much pain and loss over the past year.”
Emhoff spoke after Harris, saying, “This is an incredibly challenging day for Jews around the world, including myself.”
“Today feels as raw as it did a year ago,” he said, describing the attack as “burned into our souls.”
The attack sparked a deadly war in Gaza, as Israel moved to eradicate Hamas’ control of the territory and try to return the prisoners.
Another Iranian-backed group, Hezbollah, fired thousands of rockets into Israeli territory from Lebanon during the same period.
Israel expanded a campaign of sabotage and assassination last month, launching a ground incursion into Lebanon to combat the group’s threat.
Iran, meanwhile, has fired large salvos of missiles at Israel, most recently a week ago. The US helped Israel shoot them down.
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Israeli soldiers carry bodies of slain Israelis in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Tuesday, October 10, 2023
In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” that aired Monday night, Harris appeared to avoid the question of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considered “a real close ally.”
She said, “The better question is: Do we have an important alliance between the American people and the Israeli people? And the answer to that question is yes.’
In addition to the photo shoot that took place on the October 7 anniversary, Harris and Vogue have also been accused of allegedly airbrushing the image.
On social media, someone asked: ‘Why does this look like AI? ‘Her head and hands seem to float above the suit, as if they are lying over a stand-in. It scares me.’
Fans of former First Lady Melania Trump have also reacted angrily to Harris getting a Vogue cover.
The glamorous First Lady never got a Vogue profile or cover while her husband was president or even after the recent release of her new memoir.
‘To suggest. Vogue — a now silly, decrepit shell of what it once was — never put America’s most glamorous woman on its cover, Melania Trump,” wrote conservative writer Pamela Geller.
“But this heavily photoshopped skank gets an election cover, just like Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton and Jacinda Ardern.”
Harris has been on the cover of Vogue twice, once when she was first elected vice president and now again when she ran for president.