U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris bluntly called out Israel on Sunday for not doing enough to ease a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza as the Biden administration faces increasing pressure to rein in its close ally while it wages war with Hamas militants. The conditions are inhumane and our common humanity compels us to act,” Harris said at an event to commemorate the 59th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” in Alabama. Israel boycotted Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Sunday after Hamas rejected its demand for a complete list naming hostages that are still alive, according to an Israeli newspaper. And as we have said, Hamas needs to agree to that deal,” Harris said. 2 to the commander-in-chief, turned her attention to the events of Selma and the ongoing effort to address racial inequality.

Source: Economic Times March 04, 2024 01:59 UTC