President of the United States of America Joe Biden recently announced his withdrawal from the presidential elections this year, while endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris. Supporters of Kamala Harris have rushed in to cheer for her as she becomes a candidate for the post of President of the US. Amidst this, Kamala Harris has emerged as an active voice in the Israel-Hamas conflict as she refuses to stay silent over the issue.
Kamala Harris Calls For Serious Concerns In Gaza
Vice President Kamala Harris told Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, July 25, that she had some serious concerns regarding the casualties reported in Gaza and claimed that she refuses to stay silent. She advocated for peace in the region as she says, “We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies. We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to these sufferings”.
Benjamin Netanyahu Meets Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris further called the war in Gaza of nine months ‘devastating’, referring to the sight of dead children and desperate hungry people fleeing in search of safety and being displaced. Benjamin Netanyahu went to meet Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday to discuss the US-Israeli relationship. He met with Kamala Harris later, and she took it as the opportunity to address her concerns.
Netanyahu Resists Calls For Ceasefire
Harris has been outspoken on the Israel-Gaza conflict and urged Israel to facilitate more humanitarian aid into Gaza and avoid further civilian casualties in Gaza. Previously at his Oval Office Address, Joe Biden too emphasized achieving peace in Gaza and urged Netanyahu to release hostages. However, despite the efforts, the Israeli Prime Minister continues to resist the call for a ceasefire. Kamala Harris took the opportunity to take a step ahead to advocate for peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict, distinguishing herself from President Joe Biden’s administration that citizens highly condemned for not handling the conflict well and not voicing against the horrific assault of Israel on Gaza.
Harris’ Careful Approach To The Israel-Gaza Conflict
Amidst her nomination in the presidential race, political analysts suggest that Harris must navigate the situation surrounding the conflict thoughtfully. Citizens of the US claimed on social media that they refuse to vote for Kamala Harris as President if she continues to follow Joe Biden’s course on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Some people criticized the White House for not handling this crucial meeting constructively; others also pointed out inaccuracies in Harris’ speech. Meanwhile, many came in favor of Kamala Harris, claiming this was a step forward.