Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his hope that Vice President Kamala Harris' critical comments on Israel's actions in the conflict with Hamas would not hinder efforts to reach a ceasefire deal. Netanyahu emphasized the importance of demonstrating unity between Israel and the United States to expedite the negotiation process.
Netanyahu's remarks came during a meeting with former President Donald Trump, where he highlighted the need for Hamas to perceive a united front between the two nations. He expressed concern that any perceived divergence in their positions could complicate reaching a ceasefire agreement.
Responding to Netanyahu's comments, a spokesperson for Vice President Harris dismissed suggestions that her remarks would impact the negotiation process. The spokesperson reiterated the United States' commitment to facilitating a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Netanyahu attributed recent progress towards a potential deal to Israel's military actions against Hamas. He emphasized the role of military pressure in pushing the militant group towards negotiations and expressed optimism about the prospects of reaching a comprehensive agreement.
Israel is set to dispatch a delegation to Rome for further discussions on the ceasefire, with Netanyahu indicating that the talks are likely to commence early in the upcoming week. The Israeli Prime Minister remains hopeful that continued diplomatic efforts will lead to a successful resolution of the conflict.
