US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed deep concern over the Gaza crisis during her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
She highlighted the severe humanitarian situation, with over 2 million people facing food insecurity and half a million in dire conditions.
Harris condemned the ongoing conflict, urging Netanyahu to finalize a ceasefire deal and secure the release of hostages.
She emphasized the need for a two-state solution, while reaffirming Israel’s right to self-defense and denouncing Hamas as a terrorist organization.
Harris’s remarks follow a brutal Israeli offensive in Gaza, which has resulted in significant casualties and devastation.
The International Court of Justice has criticized Israel’s actions and called for a halt to its military operations in Rafah.