US vice president, Israeli official mull ceasefire in Gaza

US Vice President Kamala Harris met today with Israeli War Cabinet Member Benny Gantz at the White House, the White House said in a statement, Report informs.

“The Vice President expressed her deep concern about the humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the recent horrific tragedy around an aid convoy in northern Gaza. The Vice President discussed the urgency of achieving a hostage deal and welcomed Israel’s constructive approach to the hostage talks. She called on Hamas to accept the terms on the table whereby the release of hostages would result in an immediate six-week ceasefire and enable a surge of humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza,” reads the statement.