US Vice President Kamala Harris has said the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents an opportunity for a ceasefire in the Middle East, Reuters reports.

“This creates an opening that I believe we must take full advantage of to dedicate ourselves to ending this war and bringing the hostages home,” Harris told reporters.

“As it relates to the issues in the Middle East and in particular in that region, it has never been easy. But that doesn’t mean we give up. It’s always going to be difficult.”