“Now the work that we do diplomatically with the leadership of Israel is an ongoing pursuit around making clear our principles, which include the need for humanitarian aid, the need for this war to end, the need for a deal to be done which would release the hostages and create a ceasefire. And we’re not going to stop in terms of putting that pressure on Israel and in the region, including Arab leaders.”
Whitaker: But it seems that Prime Minister Netanyahu is not listening.
Harris: “Well, Bill, the work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by, or a result of, many things, including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region.”
Interview Version 2
Here is Harris’ second shortened response. It aired on October 7 during the “60 Minutes” program. This version also appears in the CBS News’ online transcript:
Whitaker: Does the U.S. have no sway over Prime Minister Netanyahu?
Harris: The work that we do diplomatically with the leadership of Israel is an ongoing pursuit around making clear our principles.
