Biden and Harris Reaffirm US Commitment to Israel Amid Rising Tensions

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held a call with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reaffirming their commitment to Israel's security. The call comes after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Israel is preparing for potential retaliation from Iran and its proxies.

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing the United States' commitment to Israel's security amidst threats from Iran and its proxies. The reassurance comes as Israel braces for repercussions following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Joining Biden on the call was Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate for the upcoming November 5 election. The White House released a statement saying the talks included efforts to bolster Israel's defense capabilities against ballistic missiles, drones, and the addition of new US military deployments.

The assassination of Haniyeh, blamed on Israel, has prompted Hamas to warn of escalating the conflict. Concurrently, Israel announced the killing of senior Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr in Beirut. Iran and Hezbollah are expected to retaliate, with Hezbollah historically responding with rocket barrages into Israel.