Vice President Kamala Harris expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself, but emphasized that the way it does so matters. She condemned Hamas for triggering the war in Gaza with a massacre in October and expressed concern about the suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza. Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stressed the importance of finishing the cease-fire and hostage plan proposed by President Joe Biden. She reaffirmed her commitment to a two-state solution as the only path to ensure security and prosperity for both Israelis and Palestinians. Harris’s meeting with Netanyahu, her first as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, comes at a time of heightened tension and criticism of Democratic Party leaders’ handling of the conflict in the Middle East. The outcome of negotiations for a cease-fire will be crucial in determining the future of the conflict. Harris, who is married to a Jewish man, emphasized the need for peace and the urgency of reaching a settlement. She acknowledged the challenges of the current situation but remains committed to pursuing a two-state solution as the best way to achieve lasting peace in the region.
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