US EditionSecond senator calls for cease-fire in Gaza
- U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley is the first member of Oregon's congressional delegation to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, joining one other senator and 40 members of the U.S. House.
- Merkley supports Israel's right to defend itself, but objects to the heavy Israeli response, which has resulted in the deaths of many Palestinian civilians, including thousands of children.
- Merkley urges Hamas to release hostages and cede control of Gaza, while Israel should provide humanitarian aid, end new settlements, and allow displaced Palestinians to return home.
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Jeff Merkley calls for ceasefire in Gaza, 1st in Oregon delegation to do so
Israel declared war on Hamas after Hamas attacked and killed civilians in southern Israel. Merkley is the first member of Oregon’s congressional delegation to explicitly call for a ceasefire.
·Portland, United States
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