Biden, Netanyahu Discuss Israel's Potential Ground Offensive in Gaza

Harris Does Not Rule Out Consequences if Israel Moves Forward

Discussion Between Biden and Netanyahu Described as 'In-Depth' and 'Constructive'

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday did not rule out consequences for Israel if it moves forward with a major ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. Harris made the comments during a press conference in London, where she is meeting with world leaders to discuss a range of issues, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

"We are deeply concerned about the situation in Gaza," Harris said. "We believe that all parties must take steps to de-escalate the violence and avoid further loss of life." Harris also said that the United States is "committed to working with our partners in the region to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict."

Harris' comments come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a major ground offensive in Gaza. Netanyahu has said that he is prepared to use "all necessary means" to stop the rocket attacks from Hamas. However, such an offensive would likely result in a high number of casualties and could lead to a wider war in the region.

The conversation between Biden and Netanyahu was described as "in-depth" and "constructive" by a senior Biden administration official. The official said that the two leaders discussed a range of issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the Iran nuclear deal, and the recent violence in Jerusalem.

The official said that Biden "reiterated his support for Israel's security and his commitment to working with Israel to address its security concerns." Biden also "expressed his concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza" and urged Netanyahu to take steps to avoid further civilian casualties.

The conversation between Biden and Netanyahu comes at a critical time in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The violence in Gaza has already claimed hundreds of lives and shows no signs of abating. The United States is urging both sides to de-escalate the violence and find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.