Kamala Harris, Emhoff plant tree for Oct. 7 victims
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, planted a pomegranate tree at the vice presidential residence Monday to commemorate the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel — as a noisy protest outside the Naval Observatory’s fence marred what was intended to be a solemn event amid fresh concerns about all-out war in the Middle East .
“Today we plant a pomegranate tree, which in Judaism is a symbol of hope and righteousness,” Harris said. “So for years to come, this pomegranate tree will stand here, spreading its roots and growing stronger to remind future vice presidents of the United States, their families and all who pass through these grounds not only of the horror of October 7, but of the strength and endurance of the Jewish people.
The protesters nearby were unseen by journalists present for the event, but the ruckus was audible on video feeds, though the precise words were unclear.“I am still filled with pain and despair,” said Emhoff, who is Jewish. “This is an incredibly challenging day for Jews around the world, myself included. October 7th hit us hard as a community. We are still hurting and today feels just as raw as it did one year ago.
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