Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has criticized former President Joe Biden for not intervening to prevent the Israeli government's proposed plan to cause significant harm to the Gaza Strip.
The Jewish nation has been seeking retribution since October 7, 2023, following a devastating attack by the Islamic group Hamas that resulted in the loss of 1,195 Israeli lives.
The international community has consistently rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance on the destruction of Palestine, yet ongoing attacks persist.
According to the latest available data, the death toll among Palestinians has surpassed 74,000, with an additional 175,000 individuals having suffered injuries.
According to international assessments, a significant majority of Gaza's buildings and infrastructure have been severely impacted, with an estimated 82% suffering damage or complete destruction, largely facilitated by U.S. government support.
Vice President Kamala Harris has acknowledged that the Biden-Harris administration could have taken more decisive action earlier to hold the Israeli government accountable for its actions in Gaza.
At the Asan Memorial Conference in Seoul, South Korea, US Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged that the United States had failed to uphold its moral commitment to human rights and adherence to international law.
The statement criticized the failure to utilize diplomatic influence to mitigate the Israeli government's actions during the Gaza conflict, particularly under the current administration's perceived leniency towards Netanyahu and under the previous administration, where a more timely and decisive response was deemed necessary.
In a final address to the nation on his tenure, President Biden reaffirmed the United States' unwavering commitment to supporting Israel, while also expressing his disagreement with the tactics employed in the conflict and the resulting civilian casualties among Palestinians.
Kamala Harris has not publicly criticized Israel's current plan, despite the US government allocating billions of dollars to provide Israel with military aid, including armor, ammunition, and financial support. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are struggling to cope with the economic burden of US government-sponsored conflicts, which have driven up prices and made it increasingly difficult for them to make ends meet.
