2020 presidential candidates Sens. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersSirota reacts to report of harassment, doxing by Harris supporters Republicans not immune to the malady that hobbled Democrats The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Republicans lawmakers rebuke Trump on election MORE (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenOvernight Defense: Appeals court revives House lawsuit against military funding for border wall | Dems push for limits on transferring military gear to police | Lawmakers ask for IG probe into Pentagon's use of COVID-19 funds On The Money: Half of states deplete funds for Trump's 0 unemployment expansion | EU appealing ruling in Apple tax case | House Democrats include more aid for airlines in coronavirus package Warren, Khanna request IG investigation into Pentagon's use of coronavirus funds MORE (D-Mass.) on Thursday condemned recent violence between Israelis and Palestinians following the announcement of a cease-fire earlier in the day.

The two candidates took to Twitter to condemn acts of violence from Palestinian militant groups accused of firing rockets at Israel, while also calling for an end to the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.

"Israelis should not have to live in fear of rocket fire. Palestinians should not have to live under occupation and blockade," Sanders tweeted.

Israelis should not have to live in fear of rocket fire. Palestinians should not have to live under occupation and blockade. The U.S. must lead the effort to end the crisis in Gaza and the persistent violence that threatens everyone. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) November 14, 2019

"I welcome the Gaza ceasefire. Dozens were killed in Gaza, and hundreds of rockets fired at Israel," Warren wrote in her own tweet.

I welcome the Gaza ceasefire. Dozens were killed in Gaza, and hundreds of rockets fired at Israel. We must work to end rocket attacks on Israel, eliminate the Gaza blockade, and solve the humanitarian crisis so that all Israelis and Palestinians live in security and freedom. — Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) November 14, 2019

Gaza has been under Israeli blockade since 2007, when Hamas militants threw out politicians from the rival Fatah party following the latter's defeat in parliamentary elections.

Recent days have seen an outburst of violence in the region, with Israeli airstrikes killing at least 34 Palestinians including nine civilians, the BBC reported.

A cease-fire brokered by Egypt was announced early Thursday, with Hamas officials claiming to have received concessions from Israeli officials including the beginning of the end to the Gaza blockade, while Israeli officials reportedly denied that any concessions had been made.