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In a campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris addressed supporters of Palestine who were chanting "Free Palestine," emphasizing that it is time for a cease-fire in Gaza.
According to The Hill, Harris responded to the chants by stating, "I have clearly expressed that now is the time to reach a cease-fire agreement and implement a prisoner exchange."
Harris highlighted that both President Joe Biden and she are working toward a cease-fire and the return of hostages. While she respects the views of the Palestine supporters, she noted that the rally was focused on the election.
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - AUGUST 06: Miada Abu Anza (32), who was displaced for the 7th time due to the Israeli attacks, takes shelter with her 5 children in a school belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Khan Yunis, Gaza on August 6, 2024. Anza, whose husband and father are imprisoned; brothers and uncles are lost their lives in Israeli attacks, struggles under war conditions as the humanitarian crisis in the region is gradually deepening due to the Israeli army's attacks on Gaza. ( Doaa Albaz - Anadolu Agency )
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - AUGUST 08: Palestinians leave their home after Israel issued an evacuation warning as Israel's attacks continue in eastern Khan Yunis, Gaza on August 08, 2024. ( Doaa Albaz - Anadolu Agency )
DEIR AL-BALAH, GAZA - AUGUST 9: Relatives of Palestinians, who lost their lifes following the Israeli attack on Nuseirat refugee camp, mourn as the bodies are brought to al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on August 9, 2024. ( Ashraf Amra - Anadolu Agency )
DEIR AL-BALAH, GAZA - AUGUST 07: Palestinians wait in line to receive food distributed by charities while Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip continue unabated in Deir al-Balah on August 07, 2024. Due to the complete embargo imposed on the area, Palestinians are unable to secure many essential needs, including basic food supplies. ( Hassan Jedi - Anadolu Agency )
Since the onset of Israeli attacks on Gaza on Oct. 7, at least 39,699 Palestinians have been killed, including 16,314 children and 10,980 women. Over 91,722 people have been injured. Thousands remain trapped under rubble, and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and educational institutions, has been targeted and destroyed.
The Israeli military has announced the deaths of 684 soldiers, including 331 during the ground invasion since the attacks began.
During a four-day humanitarian pause extended by an additional three days on Nov. 24, 2023, 81 Israelis and 240 Palestinians were released. However, Israel continues to detain and imprison thousands of Palestinians.
Additionally, since Oct. 7, 2023, Israeli forces and settlers have killed 620 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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