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The USA is the country’s close ally in the war, and in the course of one year has sent over NOK 190 billion in direct military support to Israel. In a special edition of the program “60 Minutes” on CBS, broadcast on Tuesday night Norwegian time, presidential candidate Kamala Harris had to answer several questions about the war in the Middle East. Current President Joe Biden has repeatedly asked Israel to enter into a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. Nevertheless, Israel has continued with the war. In May, the president threatened to stop arms deliveries to Israel if they entered Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip. He called it a red line. Israel stepped in, and the arms deliveries continued. Program host Bill Whitaker asks Harris what the US can do to prevent the situation from spinning out of control. – Well, let’s start with 7 October, says Harris, before going into what happened during the terrorist attack by Hamas. She repeated that Israel has the right to defend itself, before repeating that the war must stop, but without answering questions about what the US can do. Did not answer questions about Netanyahu The Democrats’ presidential candidate was also asked whether the US has influence over Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. – We will not stop working to convey where we stand and what we think is important for this war to end, replied Harris. The presenter followed up by asking Harris if she sees Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a close ally. She rephrased the question before answering. – I think, with all due respect, that a better question is whether we have an important alliance between the American people and the Israeli people. And the answer to that question is yes, Harris said. Question about Ukraine support – As president, would you support the inclusion of Ukraine in NATO? – It is something we have to deal with if or when the time comes. Right now, we support Ukraine’s right to defend itself against Russia’s unprovoked aggression. Harris criticized Donald Trump’s rhetoric about the war. He has claimed on several occasions that he can stop the war in Ukraine in one day. The regular edition of “60 Minutes” was broadcast on the anniversary of the terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October. The program usually includes an interview with the presidential candidate from both parties. This was not the case this year. Donald Trump withdrew after initially saying yes, according to CBS. Published 08.10.2024, at 05.25 Updated 08.10.2024, at 07.26



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