Four Hostages Saved, VP Harris Choses to Mourn the Deaths of the Captures

Vice President Harris delivers a speech not celebrating the freedom of four taken hostage but instead mourning the loss of the lives of those that took four hostage in the October 7th massacre.

In a absurd address, Vice President Harris refrained from celebrating the liberation of four hostages who had been held captive in Gaza since October 7th. Instead, she chose to honor the lives lost among those who were holding the hostages. Vice President Harris expressed her sorrow for the Palestinians who lost their lives in an Israeli hostage rescue operation over the weekend, speaking during an address delivered on Saturday.

The operation, conducted by Israeli forces, successfully retrieved four hostages who had been taken into Gaza by Hamas on October 7th. While acknowledging the relief of their safe return, Harris dedicated more time to lamenting the casualties among the Palestinians, many of whom Israel had identified as militants.

Addressing the Michigan Democratic Party, Harris reflected, "Before I proceed, I wish to offer heartfelt condolences for the events that weigh heavily on our hearts." She continued, "On October 7th, Hamas perpetrated a brutal act resulting in the loss of 1,200 innocent lives and the abduction of 250 hostages. Tonight, we rejoice in the reunion of four hostages with their families. Yet, we mourn the loss of all innocent lives in Gaza, including those tragically taken during this operation."

Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the administration's commitment to resolving the conflict in a manner that ensures security for Israel, the safe return of all hostages, and an end to the enduring suffering of the Palestinian people. "We are dedicated to bringing about an end to this conflict," she affirmed, echoing President Biden's recent statement urging the cessation of hostilities.

While Hamas authorities in Gaza claimed a death toll exceeding 270 Palestinians in the Israeli operation, Israeli forces disputed this figure, asserting that the number of casualties was fewer than 100 and emphasizing the distinction between militants and civilians.