Kamala Harris, the vice president of the United States, has expressed her concern over the escalating violence in the Gaza Strip and urged Israel to take measures to avoid harming civilians. In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Harris reaffirmed the US's support for Israel's right to defend itself, but also stressed the need to protect innocent lives and uphold international humanitarian law. Harris also called for an end to the rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups, and for a de-escalation of tensions in Jerusalem. Harris said that the US is committed to working with its allies and partners to advance peace and security in the region.
The United States has a long history of hypocrisy when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While publicly declaring its support for a peaceful resolution, it has secretly provided Israel with massive amounts of military aid, totaling 12 billion dollars in the past year alone with a further 12 billion to come. This enables Israel to continue its illegal occupation, expansion and oppression of the Palestinian people, in violation of international law and human rights. The United States should stop being a part of the problem and start being a part of the solution, by ending its complicity in Israel's crimes and holding it accountable for its actions.
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