01:52Mandatory credit: The White House
US Vice President Kamala Harris said that she would 'not be silent' on Gaza but there is a 'deal on the table' for a full ceasefire in Gaza, calling on the American people to 'all condemn terrorism and violence' following her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in DC on Thursday.
The vice president reiterated her longstanding, 'unwavering commitment' to Israel, stressing that "Israel has a right to defend itself and how it does so matters."
"The first phase of the deal would bring about a full ceasefire, including a withdrawal of the Israeli military from population centres in Gaza. In the second phase, the Israeli military will withdraw from Gaza entirely, and it would lead to a permanent end to the hostilities," remarked Harris on the truce negotiation.
She also reminded American citizens to not 'look away' from the 'devastating' situation taking place across the Gaza Strip for the past nine months, where civilians and children lost their lives.
"It is important for the American people to remember: the war in Gaza is not a binary issue. However too often, the conversation is binary when the reality is anything but. So I asked my fellow Americans: to help encourage efforts to acknowledge the complexity, the nuance, and the history of the region. Let us all condemn terrorism and violence," Harris concluded.
Since his arrival in the US on Monday, Netanyahu had come before the Congress on Wednesday to address a joint session, where he outlined a vision to counter Iran in the region and took aim at protesters across the country who were enraged by the Israeli PM's visit to America.
The politician also met US incumbent Joe Biden, along with VP Harris on Thursday to discuss developments on the ceasefire deal and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He is set to meet Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday.
Fighting continues for the tenth month in Gaza after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials.
Israel declared war on the group and a 'complete siege' of Gaza, with a large-scale campaign of air strikes. A ground incursion began at the end of the third week, with Israeli leaders vowing to 'wipe out' Hamas. Palestinian officials reported that at least 39,175 people had been killed and more than 90,403 injured at the time of publication.
The IDF claimed that Hamas locations and infrastructure were targeted in the response. However, United Nations experts warned against 'collective punishment' for the people of Gaza, before predicting a 'humanitarian crisis' and then claimed that 'hell is settling in' for the region.
'I will not be silent' - Harris claims 'full ceasefire' deal underway, says how Israel defends itself 'matters' following talks with Netanyahu in DC
US Vice President Kamala Harris said that she would 'not be silent' on Gaza but there is a 'deal on the table' for a full ceasefire in Gaza, calling on the American people to 'all condemn terrorism and violence' following her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in DC on Thursday.
The vice president reiterated her longstanding, 'unwavering commitment' to Israel, stressing that "Israel has a right to defend itself and how it does so matters."
"The first phase of the deal would bring about a full ceasefire, including a withdrawal of the Israeli military from population centres in Gaza. In the second phase, the Israeli military will withdraw from Gaza entirely, and it would lead to a permanent end to the hostilities," remarked Harris on the truce negotiation.
She also reminded American citizens to not 'look away' from the 'devastating' situation taking place across the Gaza Strip for the past nine months, where civilians and children lost their lives.
"It is important for the American people to remember: the war in Gaza is not a binary issue. However too often, the conversation is binary when the reality is anything but. So I asked my fellow Americans: to help encourage efforts to acknowledge the complexity, the nuance, and the history of the region. Let us all condemn terrorism and violence," Harris concluded.
Since his arrival in the US on Monday, Netanyahu had come before the Congress on Wednesday to address a joint session, where he outlined a vision to counter Iran in the region and took aim at protesters across the country who were enraged by the Israeli PM's visit to America.
The politician also met US incumbent Joe Biden, along with VP Harris on Thursday to discuss developments on the ceasefire deal and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He is set to meet Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday.
Fighting continues for the tenth month in Gaza after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials.
Israel declared war on the group and a 'complete siege' of Gaza, with a large-scale campaign of air strikes. A ground incursion began at the end of the third week, with Israeli leaders vowing to 'wipe out' Hamas. Palestinian officials reported that at least 39,175 people had been killed and more than 90,403 injured at the time of publication.
The IDF claimed that Hamas locations and infrastructure were targeted in the response. However, United Nations experts warned against 'collective punishment' for the people of Gaza, before predicting a 'humanitarian crisis' and then claimed that 'hell is settling in' for the region.
Mandatory credit: The White House
US Vice President Kamala Harris said that she would 'not be silent' on Gaza but there is a 'deal on the table' for a full ceasefire in Gaza, calling on the American people to 'all condemn terrorism and violence' following her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in DC on Thursday.
The vice president reiterated her longstanding, 'unwavering commitment' to Israel, stressing that "Israel has a right to defend itself and how it does so matters."
"The first phase of the deal would bring about a full ceasefire, including a withdrawal of the Israeli military from population centres in Gaza. In the second phase, the Israeli military will withdraw from Gaza entirely, and it would lead to a permanent end to the hostilities," remarked Harris on the truce negotiation.
She also reminded American citizens to not 'look away' from the 'devastating' situation taking place across the Gaza Strip for the past nine months, where civilians and children lost their lives.
"It is important for the American people to remember: the war in Gaza is not a binary issue. However too often, the conversation is binary when the reality is anything but. So I asked my fellow Americans: to help encourage efforts to acknowledge the complexity, the nuance, and the history of the region. Let us all condemn terrorism and violence," Harris concluded.
Since his arrival in the US on Monday, Netanyahu had come before the Congress on Wednesday to address a joint session, where he outlined a vision to counter Iran in the region and took aim at protesters across the country who were enraged by the Israeli PM's visit to America.
The politician also met US incumbent Joe Biden, along with VP Harris on Thursday to discuss developments on the ceasefire deal and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He is set to meet Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday.
Fighting continues for the tenth month in Gaza after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials.
Israel declared war on the group and a 'complete siege' of Gaza, with a large-scale campaign of air strikes. A ground incursion began at the end of the third week, with Israeli leaders vowing to 'wipe out' Hamas. Palestinian officials reported that at least 39,175 people had been killed and more than 90,403 injured at the time of publication.
The IDF claimed that Hamas locations and infrastructure were targeted in the response. However, United Nations experts warned against 'collective punishment' for the people of Gaza, before predicting a 'humanitarian crisis' and then claimed that 'hell is settling in' for the region.