Vice President Kamala Harris avoided answering questions from reporters regarding Hamas requesting a ceasefire from Israel. Instead of responding to inquiries about Hamas accepting a ceasefire deal, Harris simply stated, “shrimp and grits.” The White House faced criticism for the Vice President’s dismissive behavior towards important international developments.
Hamas, designated as a U.S. Islamic terrorist organization, announced its agreement to a ceasefire proposal, which Israeli officials refuted by claiming it differed from the earlier agreed-upon terms. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned residents in Rafah to evacuate to safe areas following Hamas firing rockets towards the Kerem Shalom border crossing, resulting in casualties.
Despite Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire, the Israeli war cabinet unanimously voted to continue the operation in Rafah to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages and achieving other objectives. Israel plans to send a delegation to Cairo to assess Hamas’s seriousness about the ceasefire proposal. The situation remains tense as both sides navigate through complex negotiations towards peace.
