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Kamala Harris's Stepdaughter Ella Emhoff Promotes Fundraising Campaign for Gaza Relief, Raises $8 Million Amid Israel-Hamas War Concerns

Efforts criticized by some, citing concerns over the potential misuse of funds by Hamas; campaign managed by the Ohio-based non-profit, the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, as conflict enters its 30th day.

Overview

  • Ella Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris's stepdaughter, has helped raise over $8 million in aid funds through a campaign run on her Instagram account for children affected by the ongoing Gaza conflict.
  • The fundraiser is managed by the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, a non-profit organization based in Kent, Ohio, which reportedly gathered over $21 million in 2021.
  • Despite Emhoff's efforts, concerns were raised by leaders, including Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), who expressed worry that the funds might be misused or diverted by Hamas.
  • The Gaza conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 9,200 Palestinians including more than 3,600 children, and on the Israeli side, over 1,400 people, predominantly civilians.
  • Ella Emhoff does not consider herself Jewish despite having a Jewish father, First Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and has faced criticism for her Instagram campaign from both the community and political figures.