Thu Oct 17 20:20:00 UTC 2024: ## VP Harris Claims Sinwar’s Death Offers Path to Gaza Peace, Trump to Speak at Charity Dinner

**Milwaukee, WI -** Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wisconsin on Thursday, proclaiming the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as an opportunity to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Harris, who spoke at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, called Sinwar the “mastermind” behind the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.

“Justice has been served,” Harris declared, emphasizing Sinwar’s responsibility for the deaths of American citizens. “He had American blood on his hands.” She asserted that Sinwar’s death presented a chance for peace, advocating for a resolution that ensures Israeli security, the release of hostages, and an end to suffering in Gaza.

Harris, who is facing criticism for her support of Israel’s military action in Gaza, declined to comment on whether she would call on Israel to end its campaign.

Meanwhile, former President Donald J. Trump is set to speak at the annual Al Smith charity dinner in Manhattan on Thursday evening. This event, known for its comedic roasting of the speakers, has seen Trump subject to mockery in the past.

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, Harris’s running mate, is campaigning in North Carolina, a key battleground state where early voting is underway. Walz will be joined by rapper Common and former President Bill Clinton.

**Other campaign news:**

* A Georgia county judge rejected multiple new election rules, deeming them “illegal, unconstitutional and void.” The rulings were a blow to right-wing activists who had pushed for the changes.
* Harris addressed a group of Republican voters in Pennsylvania, appealing to them to reject Trump in the upcoming election. She highlighted the importance of democratic ideals and criticized Trump’s authoritarian tendencies.
* Senator JD Vance of Ohio, Trump’s running mate, told a crowd in Pennsylvania that he did not believe Trump lost the 2020 election. This statement further fuels the ongoing controversy over Vance’s acceptance of the election results.
* Trump faced Hispanic voters at a Univision town hall event, where he avoided addressing his pledge to undertake the largest deportation operation in American history.
* Harris participated in a contentious interview on Fox News, facing aggressive questioning from anchor Bret Baier about various policy issues.

With 19 days until Election Day, the campaign is heating up, as candidates engage in a race to secure key battleground states.

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