Harris Calls for an ‘Immediate Cease-Fire’ in Gaza
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for an “immediate” cease-fire in Israel’s war against Hamas. During a speech in Selma, Alabama, on Sunday, Harris said the “threat Hamas poses to the people of Israel must be…
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for an “immediate” cease-fire in Israel’s war against Hamas.
During a speech in Selma, Alabama, on Sunday, Harris said the “threat Hamas poses to the people of Israel must be eliminated.”
“And given the immense scale of suffering in Gaza, there must be an immediate cease-fire for at least the next 6 weeks, which is what is currently on the table,” she added.
Loud cheers broke in the crowd following her call for a cease-fire.
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She went on to say a cease-fire would “get the hostages out” and “get a significant of aid in.”
“This would allow us to build something more enduring, to ensure Israel is secure, and to respect the right of the Palestinian people to dignity, freedom, and self determination,” she continued. “Hamas claims it wants a cease-fire, well there is a deal on the table, and as we have said, Hamas needs to agree to that deal. Let’s get a cease-fire, let’s re-unite the hostages with their families, and let’s provide immediate relief to the people of Gaza.”
Harris’ comments come as the U.S. and other countries began