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Peter Welch: “Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have…”

Featuring: Peter Welch, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Vermont

Senator Welch on Netanyahu's actions and upcoming address

Published June 23, 2024 | Video Starts at 01:53

And I urge their governments to do that. Gaza's children have paid far too high a price in this war. Madam President, Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have been on again and off again. Each time we hear of a possible breakthrough, one side or the other makes a new demand. And then weeks pass without further words of progress. And the suffering continues. (01:53–02:00)

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Asserts that ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have been inconsistent.

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