Members of US Congress call for ceasefire

US lawmakers John Garamendi and Mark DeSaulnier have joined a growing list of Congress members calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

“As ceasefire negotiations continue, we must not lose sight of our objective to achieve long lasting peace in the region for both Israelis and Palestinians to live with dignity, safety and security,” Garamendi said in a statement.  

DeSaulnier said a ceasefire would save lives and enable much-needed humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.