Kamala Harris’ choice of Jewish liaison director draws criticism over Israel, Iran stance: ‘Red flag’ [Video]

JERUSALEM — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has stirred up a hornet’s nest with the selection of a liaison for the American Jewish community who has been criticized for holding views that undermine Israel’s security and for being soft on Iran, according to some prominent American Jews and Israelis.

Harris appointed Jerusalem-born Ilan Goldenberg — he renounced his Israeli citizenship to work for former President Obama’s first administration — last week, sparking intense criticism from sectors of the American Jewish community and among Israeli Americans.

In 2021, Goldenberg worked for the Biden administration’s Department of Defense. In 2023, he became Harris’ Middle East adviser. The 46-year-old Goldenberg, who was raised in New Jersey, is seen as a lightning rod selection, according to his critics, because he has pushed policies that hurt Israel.

A senior Republican …