Kamala Harris Demands 'Immediate' Ceasefire in Gaza

Vice President Kamala Harris demanded that Israeli officials and leaders of Hamas come to an agreement that would begin an "immediate" six-week ceasefire in Gaza.

Harris called for a pause in Israel's ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group during a speech in Selma, Alabama, on Sunday, on the anniversary of the civil rights march later referred to as "Bloody Sunday."

"I will repeat that the threat [that] Hamas poses to the people of Israel must be eliminated," she said. "And given the immense scale of suffering in Gaza, there must be an immediate ceasefire 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."

Harris continued: "Hamas claims it wants a ceasefire. Well, there is a deal on the table. And as we have said, Hamas needs to agree to that deal. Let's get a ceasefire. Let's reunite the hostages with their families. And let's provide immediate relief to the people of Gaza."