A confidential Democratic National Committee (DNC) analysis of the 2024 election has identified Kamala Harris’s position on the Israel-Gaza conflict as a factor in her defeat to Donald Trump, according to Axios.

The report, compiled by top Democratic officials, concludes that Harris lost significant support due to the Biden administration’s handling of the war in Gaza. The findings were shared with Axios through sources familiar with the internal review.

The report’s conclusions highlight the sensitivity of the issue within the party. DNC leaders decided to keep the analysis private last year, recognizing the potential for controversy it could generate both inside and outside the party.

During her campaign, Harris attempted to balance her stance, expressing strong support for Israel while also advocating for a ceasefire and showing sympathy for Palestinians and hostages in Gaza. However, the DNC’s internal review suggests that this position may have alienated some voters.

DNC aides reportedly held closed-door discussions with a pro-Palestinian group about the Israel-Gaza conflict while compiling the report. While the group’s influence on the election outcome is unclear, the report indicates that the party’s internal dynamics played a role in Harris’s loss.

Despite the report’s focus on the Gaza issue, other analysts argue that Harris’s overall lack of popularity and failure to distance herself from Biden on key issues—including foreign policy—were more significant factors in her loss. Her poor performance in the 2020 primaries and subsequent selection as the Democratic nominee have also been cited as contributing factors.

The report also points to broader trends within the Democratic base, suggesting a shift toward more antisemitic and pro-Hamas sentiments. This shift has been evident in the party’s treatment of figures like Sen. John Fetterman, who expressed strong support for Israel and faced backlash from parts of the party.

Harris had multiple opportunities to distance herself from Biden’s policies but chose not to, according to the report. This decision, along with her stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, is said to have hurt her chances in the election.

The internal review highlights the challenges facing the Democratic Party as it seeks to reconcile its globalist agenda with the preferences of its base. The report’s findings are unlikely to be made public, as they could further divide the party and impact its national strategy moving forward.