ATFL President Ed Gabriel quoted in Voice of America.
❝ On Lebanon, Harris expressed “concern about civilian casualties and displacement” and reiterated the administration’s position that “a diplomatic solution is the best path to achieve stability and protect civilians.”
Michigan, a key battleground state, is home to almost 400,000 Arab Americans, the highest in the country by percentage, according to the Arab American Institute.
Neither the Harris campaign nor the vice president’s office provided the list of participants. However, Edward Gabriel, president of the American Task Force on Lebanon, said he took part in the meeting.
“We discussed the need for a cease-fire and the support needed from the United States and its allies to address the humanitarian crisis, the presidential leadership void in Lebanon, and the important role of the Lebanese armed forces,” he told VOA. “This was a valuable two-sided exchange, and we made important progress in our relationship.” ❞