French President Emmanuel Macron echoed Harris’ remarks Sunday and said an attempt to push people out of Rafah would constitute “a war crime.”
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Vice President Kamala Harris warned there could be “consequences” for Israel if it continues with its planned invasion of Rafah—the Gaza town where many Palestinians are sheltering because of fighting elsewhere—the most pointed threat yet from the U.S., as France soon echoed her remarks.Key Facts
Harris said the Biden Administration had been clear with the Israelis, “any major military operation” in Rafah would “be a huge mistake,” while speaking with ABC News for an interview that aired Sunday.
The vice president’s comments come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubles down on his plan that Israel approved a plan to invade Rafah, despite the thousands of people taking shelter there.
Harris said the U.S. has not ruled out consequences if Israel invades Rafah, saying the administration was going to “take it one step at a time.
