Harris called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept a deal to release hostages in return for a 6-week cessation of hostilities.
"We mourn the loss of innocent life and recognize the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where innocent Palestinians are just trying to feed their families," said White House member
Pompeo posted on X in response that “Judea and Samaria are rightful parts of the Jewish homeland, and Israelis have a right to live there.”
White House economic adviser Lael Brainard told reporters that continued US growth would help to support the global economy, including for developing countries.
Such a deal “is in the national security interest of the United States. And we're going to press for it relentlessly," US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
IPIS and the Crisis Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in 2016, predating much of the latter’s involvement in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.
Biden can retaliate without effect on hostage deal, Washington says.
"I think it's fair to describe them as constructive," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on CNN.
Fake sexually explicit images of Swift proliferated across social media this week, including one image shared on X, formerly Twitter.
Dalton said Biden has been clear about his views on Israel needing to defend itself and have what it needs to defend itself in the face of an existential threat.