Renewed Calls for Israeli-Hamas Ceasefire Amid Hostage Crisis

Several U.S. Democratic lawmakers have urged for an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire after six hostages were killed in Gaza. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received criticism from Republicans for not supporting Israel more decisively. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts with the families of American hostages.

Several U.S. Democratic lawmakers renewed calls for an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire on Sunday following the killing of six hostages in a tunnel under Gaza. Republicans criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for not giving stronger support to Israel as tensions rise.

Israel recovered the bodies of six hostages from a tunnel in Gaza, leading to nationwide protests and planned strikes over the failure to save them. President Biden spoke with the family of one of the victims, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, to express his condolences.

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a virtual meeting with the families of American hostages, discussing ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure their release. Despite Democratic calls for a ceasefire, Republican lawmakers argue that stronger actions are necessary against Hamas and its supporters.

(With inputs from agencies.)