Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Aid in Gaza Crisis Grow Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

A group of 14 Democratic senators, including Sens. Ed Markey, Mark Warner, and Chris Murphy, are calling for a short-term "cessation of hostilities" in Gaza, citing the need to protect non-combatant civilians and the prospects for peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians. They join President Biden in his call for a pause in the fighting, emphasizing the difficulty of delivering sufficient humanitarian aid under current conditions. The senators also include the release of hostages taken by Hamas as a condition for a cease-fire.