Jewish leaders are demanding that Vice President Kamala Harris reject claims of genocide in Gaza made by a heckler during her speech at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, called the allegation an 'outrageous and dangerous lie' and urged Harris to address it directly. Abe Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League, agreed with Deutch and called the genocide claim a 'blood libel' that needs to be addressed. Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, also expressed disappointment in Harris's comment and called on the US administration to issue a denial. Despite the demands, a Harris campaign official stated that neither Harris nor President Joe Biden believe that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.