The Facts

• After US Vice Pres. Kamal Harris, who is now running for president after Pres. Joe Biden withdrew from the race, said that she would not be "silent" on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, Israel responded that her comments could complicate cease-fire negotiations.After US Vice President Kamala Harris — who is now running for president after Pres. Joe Biden withdrew from the race — said that she would not be "silent" on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, Israel responded that her comments could complicate cease-fire negotiations.

• Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, saying afterward that it was time to end the war. Harris reiterated many of the concerns she and Biden have made throughout the war.Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, saying afterward that it was time to end the conflict. Harris reiterated many of the concerns she and Biden have made throughout the war.

• On Friday, Harris's office rejected the notion that her comments complicated negotiations, with an aide telling CNN "I don’t know what they’re talking about." Her office clarified that Biden and Harris "delivered the same message" in their private meetings with Netanyahu.On Friday, Harris's office rejected the notion that her comments complicated negotiations, with an aide reportedly saying "I don't know what they're talking about." Her office clarified that Biden and Harris "delivered the same message" in their private meetings with Netanyahu.