‘The Conditions Are Inhumane’: Kamala Harris Calls For ‘An Immediate Ceasefire’ In Gaza Between Hamas And Israel

Vice President Kamala Harris called for “an immediate ceasefire” in the Gaza region on Sunday between Israel and Hamas, noting that situation has escalated into a “humanitarian catastrophe.”

During a speech in Selma, Alabama, marking the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Vice President highlighted the inhumane conditions for civilians in Gaza, including lack of medical supplies, children dying from malnutrition and dehydration.

Earlier this week, President Joe Biden vowed to airdrop supplies into Gaza while continuing to work with Israel and Hamas to negotiate the release of the remaining hostages from the October 7th attack.

The White House has criticized Israel in recent weeks especially after the killing of over 100 civilians earlier this week in Gaza who were reportedly trying to receive aid.

Harris demanded the Israeli government do more to increase the “flow of aid” into Gaza by opening new border crossing and ensure humanitarian personnel and sites are not targeted by military strikes.

The conditions are inhumane. And our common humanity compels us to act. As President Joe Biden said on Friday, the United States is committed to urgently get more life saving assistance to innocent Palestinians in need. Yesterday, the Department of Defense carried out its first airdrops of humanitarian assistance. And the United States will continue these airdrops, and we will work on a new route by sea to deliver aid. And the Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the flow of aid. No excuses.

They must open new border crossings. They must not impose any unnecessary restrictions on the delivery of aid. They must ensure humanitarian personnel, sites and convoys are not targeted. And they must work to restore basic services and promote order in Gaza. So more food, water and fuel can reach those in need. As I have said repeatedly since October 7th, Israel has a right to defend itself, and President Joe Biden and I are unwavering in our commitment to Israel’s security.

Hamas cannot control Gaza, and the threat Hamas poses to the people of Israel must be eliminated. Hamas is a brutal terrorist organization that has vowed to repeat October 7th again and again until Israel is annihilated. Hamas has shown no regard for innocent life, including for the people of Gaza who have suffered under its rule for almost two decades. And Hamas still holds dozens of hostages for nearly 150 days now, innocent men and women, including American citizens who were brutally taken from their homes and from a concert. I will repeat, the threat of 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 six weeks, which is what is currently on the table. This will get the hostages out and get a significant amount 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.

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