Palestinian death toll reaches more than 15,000 according to Gaza health ministry; Israeli military indicates ground offensive has spread to the south
US vice president Kamala Harris reiterated US concerns that extremist settler violence in the West Bank could escalate tensions further in a phone call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, the White House has said in a statement.
While emphasising “strong US support” for Israel’s right to self-defence, “the Vice President reiterated the importance of planning for the day after the fighting ends in Gaza, and she underscored our commitment to a two-state solution,” the statement said.
