US Vice President Kamala Harris reiterates Washington’s desire for de-escalation following Israel’s retaliatory strike against Iran.
“We are also very adamant that we must see de-escalation in the region going forward, and that will be our focus,” she says, telling reporters she just discussed the issue with US President Joe Bien and their national security aides. “Of course, we maintain the importance of supporting Israel’s right to defend itself.”
The Democratic presidential nominee points to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to the region this week as an example of Washington’s efforts to end the war in Gaza and Lebanon.
“We must get the hostages out and work toward a two-state solution, and we do believe strongly that as it relates to Lebanon and the region, that part of the strength of our work is the diplomatic work we will do to reach that end,” she says.
Asked how Arab allies are responding to Israel’s counter-strike, Harris says they also seek de-escalation.
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