- Record type
- Statement
- Date
- Type
- ORIGINAL
- Medium
- TELEVISION_INTERVIEW
Kamala Harris
LEGAL
“Israel has a right to defend itself, and how it does so matters. What has happened in Gaza over the past nine months is devastating. The images of dead children and desperate, hungry people fleeing for safety, sometimes displaced for the second, third, or fourth time. We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies. We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering, and I will not be silent.”
Context
Vice President Harris delivered these remarks after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House during his visit to Washington. The meeting occurred amid ongoing conflict in Gaza following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and Israel's military response. Harris spoke to reporters after their private meeting, addressing both Israel's security concerns and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Part of Case
Kamala Harris: Israel-Gaza Remarks After Netanyahu Meeting
On July 21, 2024, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris made a statement to reporters following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Harris addressed the ongoing conflict in Gaza, expressing concern over the humanitarian crisis and calling for Israel to balance its security needs with the suffering of the Palestinian people. Her remarks sparked a range of responses, with some praising her nuanced stance and others criticizing her for not being more supportive of Israel. The controversy highlighted the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Harris's role as a diplomatic representative.
2024-07-21