Netanyahu has rejected calls for a humanitarian pause in the fighting, saying any such agreement must include a hostage release.
The Biden administration has rejected calls for a ceasefire, but it does believe that a "pause" in the fighting could provide Palestinian civilians with opportunities to safely depart from areas of ongoing fighting, ensure assistance is reaching civilians in need, and enable potential hostage releases., saying any temporary ceasefire agreement must include the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Kirby said that because the Biden administration believes there is value in humanitarian pauses, it will continue discussing the issue with Israeli officials. He pointed to other issues Israel eventually agreed to, particularly after pressure from the Biden administration, including allowing aid into Gaza.Vice President Kamala Harris separately on Monday spoke to Emirati President Mohammed Bin Zayed and Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa about the situation in Gaza.
Harris told both leaders that the U.S. is working to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza and to increase humanitarian aid, the White House said. She also made clear it is critical to ensure that Palestinians are not forcibly displaced outside of Gaza and underscored the Palestinian right to self-determination, the White House added.Share on facebook Share on email
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