Vice President Kamala Harris is set to participate in a call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday morning, as confirmed by a reliable source. This engagement follows Harris' frequent involvement in previous discussions between Biden and Netanyahu, with the most recent conversation taking place on August 21st.
The upcoming call comes shortly after Harris emphasized the United States' impact on Israel's decision-making processes. However, she refrained from explicitly stating whether she considers Netanyahu a 'close ally' of the US. In a recent interview with CBS' 60 Minutes, Harris underscored the ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reinforcing key principles such as the provision of humanitarian aid, the imperative for the conflict to cease, and the necessity for a resolution that would secure the release of hostages and establish a ceasefire.
During the scheduled call, Biden and Netanyahu are expected to address Israel's response to Iran's missile attack on October 1, according to an individual familiar with the agenda. Notably, this conversation marks the first known interaction between the two leaders in 49 days, a significant period of silence following the attacks by Hamas on October 7.
