In a recent development, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has reiterated the country’s unconditional backing for Israel’s right to self-defense, despite the controversy surrounding a recent aid package.
What Happened: As per a Reuters report, Harris expressed this stance at a press conference in Britain, following an AI Safety Summit.
“We are not going to create any conditions on the support that we are giving Israel to defend itself,” she said.
Harris reiterated the U.S.’s unwavering commitment to Israel’s right to self-defense, particularly in light of the Oct. 7 attacks, which resulted in the loss of hundreds of innocent lives.
“Let’s be clear and never forget what happened on Oct. 7, where hundreds, thousands, 1400, innocent people were killed, slaughtered. Young people who were simply attending a concert,” Harris added.
Why It Matters: Harris’s declaration comes at a time when the U.S.’s aid to Israel is under scrutiny. Earlier this week, an aid package for Israel, put forward by newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sparked controversy. Johnson proposed a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel, with a contentious provision to offset the aid by making cuts in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding.
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