Jayapal says Harris calling for 6-week cease-fire ‘important,’ calls to ‘back it up with policy shift’
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) on Sunday praised Vice President Kamala Harris for pushing for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but urged the Biden administration to follow through on those words amid mounting pressure from Democrats. I asked. “The vice president called for an immediate ceasefire and urgent aid to Gaza,” Jayapal said. I wrote […]
Israel agrees to framework of proposed 6-week cease-fire in Gaza: Report
After weeks of negotiations with an international mediator, Israel has reportedly agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a framework for the release of hostages. Israel has “more or less accepted” the framework, but the ball is now in Hamas’ court to agree on terms, a senior U.S. official said on condition […]