Vice President Kamala Harris urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to expedite a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, aiming to facilitate the return of hostages held in Gaza since Oct. 7. The Democratic presidential contender also vowed to "not be silent" or become desensitized about suffering in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
In a conversation described as "frank and constructive," Harris reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense while expressing deep concerns over the high casualties in Gaza and the deteriorating humanitarian conditions caused by nine months of conflict, Associated Press reported.
