Biden and Harris demand a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza after the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.

On October 7, 2024, the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza received a call from US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for a ceasefire and the release of the hostages. CNN reported this. Biden said: “We will not stop working to reach a ceasefire in Gaza that brings hostages home, increases humanitarian assistance and keeps Israel safe. Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in peace and security.” The leaders also supported Israel's right to defend itself against attacks by Iran.

The Israeli military has said it has attacked more than 40,000 targets in the Gaza Strip during its year-long war with Hamas. According to the data, since the beginning of the war, 13,200 rockets have been fired from Gaza, 12,400 from Lebanon, 60 from Syria, 180 from Yemen and 400 from Iran.