“Given the extent of the suffering in Gaza, there must be an immediate ceasefire for at least the next six weeks, which is currently on the negotiation table” between Israel and Hamas, “said Harris during a speech commemorating a march for civil rights in Selma, in Alabama.
It is for the first time that a senior American official has called for a ceasefire since the start of the war. “This will free up hostages and send a significant amount of help,” she added, calling on Hamas to accept the agreement.
“Hamas says he wants a ceasefire. Well, there is an agreement on the table. And as we said, Hamas must accept this agreement. »»
“The Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the aid flow. There are no excuses, ”said the vice-president.
She added that Israel “should open new crossing points” and “should not impose unnecessary restrictions on the delivery of aid”.
