Harris Calls for Gaza Cease-Fire, Release of Israeli Hostages
- White House faces growing pressure to protect Palestinians
- Vice President will meet with Israel’s Benny Gantz on Monday
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Vice President Kamala Harris called for a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas as talks drag on over a deal to release hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks.
US officials said on Saturday that Israel had essentially agreed to a six-week cease-fire if Hamas hands over hostages categorized as vulnerable. Hamas said its delegates were traveling to Cairo to outline the group’s position on the talks, though a senior Israeli official said the country won’t send a delegation unless it gets certain information from the group.