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Harris tells Netanyahu 'it is time' to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home

๐ŸŒˆ Abstract

The article discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which she urged him to reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas to allow the release of hostages held in Gaza since October 7th. The article also covers Biden's discussions with Netanyahu on the need to finalize a deal, bring the hostages home, and reach a durable end to the war in Gaza.

๐Ÿ™‹ Q&A

[01] Vice President Kamala Harris's Meeting with Netanyahu

1. What did Harris urge Netanyahu to do during their meeting?

  • Harris urged Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas so that dozens of hostages held by the militants in Gaza since October 7th can return home.

2. What did Harris express to Netanyahu during their "frank and constructive" conversation?

  • Harris affirmed Israel's right to defend itself but also expressed deep concern about the high death toll in Gaza over nine months of war and the "dire" humanitarian situation there.

3. What did Harris say about the urgency of reaching a ceasefire deal?

  • Harris said "it is time to get this deal done" and that there has been "hopeful movement in the talks to secure an agreement on this deal."

4. How did Harris characterize the conversation around the conflict in Gaza?

  • Harris said "Too often, the conversation is binary when the reality is anything but."

5. What did Harris condemn regarding the protests against Netanyahu's visit?

  • Harris condemned those who were violent or used rhetoric that praised Hamas.

[02] Biden's Discussions with Netanyahu

1. What did Biden and Netanyahu discuss regarding a deal to end the war in Gaza?

  • Biden discussed with Netanyahu "the need to close the remaining gaps, finalize the deal as soon as possible, bring the hostages home, and reach a durable end to the war in Gaza."

2. What else did Biden and Netanyahu discuss?

  • They also discussed improving the flow of aid into Gaza as well as the ongoing threat posed by Iranian-backed militant groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis.

[03] Reactions and Perspectives

1. How did Harris characterize the situation in Gaza?

  • Harris said "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."

2. How did the families of American hostages held in Gaza react to Biden and Netanyahu's meeting?

  • The father of hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen said the families received an "ironclad commitment" from Biden and Netanyahu to get the hostages home, and that he was more hopeful than at any time since Hamas released more than 100 hostages during a temporary ceasefire in November.

3. What challenges was Netanyahu facing in navigating the political situation?

  • Netanyahu faced pressure from the families of hostages demanding a ceasefire agreement to bring their loved ones home, and from far-right members of his governing coalition who demand he resist any deal that could keep Israeli forces from eliminating Hamas.
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