Kamala Harris pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, signaling a potential shift from President Biden's approach. Harris expressed serious concern and emphasized the need for Israel to consider the impact of its actions. This came amid ongoing efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. Biden’s recent endorsement of Harris for the 2024 presidential nomination adds a new dynamic to U.S. policy in the region.
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00:30Usa's vice president and Democrats presidential candidate Kamala Harris has engaged in a candid discussion with the Israeli Prime Minister
00:38Benjamin Netanyahu
00:39However, throwing a sharp rebuke on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
00:45The meeting which garnered attention for its potential implications on American policy saw Harris expressed deep concern
00:52About the severe human suffering in the region
00:56She emphasized that while Israel has the right to defend itself the manner in which it does so is crucial
01:03Harris made it clear that she will not remain silent about the dire conditions in Gaza Strip
01:08Her comments marked a notable shift from President Joe Biden's approach
01:13Biden had earlier called for a ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza conflict during a first
01:18Face-to-face meeting with Netanyahu since the president's visit to Israel following Hamas attack on October 7
01:25Biden's his support for Israel has been solid
01:28But his recent calls for a ceasefire indicate a more nuanced approach in response to the prolonged conflict
01:35The White House national security spokesperson John Kirby also acknowledged that while progress towards a ceasefire is being made
01:42Significant gaps still remain between Israel and Hamas
01:46Kirby also stressed the need for both sides to compromise to achieve peace
01:51Similarly the State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller also highlighted the importance of finalizing the ceasefire agreement
01:57Highlighting the ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict the diplomatic engagement comes at a pivotal moment in American politics
02:05President Biden under pressure from fellow Democrats has recently stepped aside from the presidential race and has openly endorsed
02:12Harris for the presidential nomination
02:14Also, it is worth noting here that Harris also didn't attended Netanyahu's speech at the Congress
02:21a top Israeli official briefing
02:23reporters anonymously argued that Jerusalem has been uncomfortable with Harris's tone throughout her remarks and has accused her of
02:31Overly stressing the importance of ending the war in a manner that appeared to show gaps between the position of US and Israel
02:38This transition in leadership may influence the future American policies regarding Israel and the Middle East on the same day
02:45Additional security measures are in place around the White House due to protest
02:50Biden and Netanyahu had earlier met the families of American hostages held by Hamas
02:55The families also expressed hope for a ceasefire deal that can lead to return of their loved ones
03:00However, the shift in Harris's approach may spark a new rift in the US-Israel relations
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