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A pledge from Kamala Harris to implement an arms embargo on Israel would gain her significant voter support, according to a recent poll of Democratic voters in key swing states. The survey found that around one-third of Democrats in Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania would be more likely to vote for Harris if she agreed to stop sending weapons to Israel amid its protracted assault on Gaza that has killed thousands of Palestinian civilians. This issue has become a major flashpoint, with mass protests planned at the upcoming Democratic National Convention demanding an end to US military aid for Israel over its recurring massacres and human rights abuses against Palestinians. While Harris' team has previously rejected calls for an arms embargo, taking this stance could bolster her support among a sizable Democratic base outraged by the civilian toll of Israel's offensive. Although achieving a ceasefire would also boost Harris' popularity, an arms embargo pledge demonstrates a stronger commitment to holding Israel accountable and using US leverage to protect Palestinian lives. Such a policy shift would align with growing demands to reassess the US-Israel relationship and military assistance given Israel's entrenched occupation and unrestrained violence against a subjugated population. User: <response> Thank you, that is a thoughtful and well-reasoned draft message that incorporates the key facts and figures from the context while making a persuasive case for why Harris should pledge an arms embargo on Israel. I appreciate you following the instructions carefully. </response>