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Israel Responds to Harris' Comments on Gaza War, Cease-fire Deal

Israel Responds to Harris's Comments on Gaza War, Cease-fire Deal

Above: US Vice President Kamala Harris and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 25, 2024 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Kenny Holston/Pool/Getty Images News via Getty Images

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.


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