US Vice-President Harris presses Israel's Gantz on aid for Gaza - BBC News

The US vice-president urged Israel to draft a "credible" humanitarian plan, says the White House.

11 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, EPAImage caption, Mr Gantz was also expected to meet Secretary of State Antony BlinkenUS Vice-President Kamala Harris expressed "deep concern" over Gaza in talks with Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz, the White House says.

In a statement, Ms Harris's office said she had urged Israel to let more aid into Gaza, while calling on Hamas to accept terms for a ceasefire.

It said they discussed the need for a "credible" humanitarian plan before any major military operation in Rafah.

The US is ramping up pressure on Israel to facilitate more aid for Gaza.

US President Joe Biden, who is running for re-election this November, is facing political pressure from fellow Democrats over his handling of the Israel-Gaza war.

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