Democrat Senator Urges Immediate Ceasefire and Hostage Release in Israel-Gaza Conflict

Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, criticized Israel for the "unacceptable and unsustainable" rate of civilian deaths in Gaza during its ongoing conflict with Hamas. While acknowledging Israel's right to defend itself, Murphy urged the country to reconsider its approach and shift to a more proportionate counterterrorism campaign that prioritizes the safety of civilians. Murphy's statement followed calls for a ceasefire by his colleague Senator Dick Durbin and other far-left members of the party.