Harris says she won't give up pushing for end to Israel-Gaza war

20/10/2024 6:23

        U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday repeated her call for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza and said it was important to seize the opportunity provided by the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack.
        
        Harris acknowledged challenges ahead but told reporters she would continue to push for an end to the conflict.
        
        "This creates an opening that I believe we must take full advantage of - to dedicate ourselves to ending this war and bringing the hostages home," she said.
        
        "As it relates to the issues in the Middle East and in particular in that region, it has never been easy. But that doesn't mean we give up. It's always going to be difficult. We can't give up."
        
        Harris dodged a question on whether Arab American and Muslim anger over U.S. support for Israel's continued bombardment of Gaza and more recently in Lebanon could cost her the election in the battleground state of Michigan, but said she would continue speaking out about the tragic loss of innocent lives.