Hamas’ armed wing al-Qassasm brigades claimed responsibility for two attacks against Israelis in the occupied West Bank on Friday, the group said in a statement on Monday.
Earlier, the US lawmakers renewed calls for an Israeli-Hamas ceasefire in reaction to the killing of six hostages in a tunnel under Gaza, while Republicans criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for not giving stronger support to Israel.
US Democrats urge Israel-Hamas ceasefire after dead hostages recovered
Israel recovered the bodies of six hostages from a tunnel in Gaza where they were apparently killed shortly before its troops reached them, triggering Israeli protests on Sunday and planned strikes over the failure to save them.
Another US official said US national security adviser Jake Sullivan held a virtual meeting on Sunday with the families of American hostages held by Hamas.