The American draft resolution before the Security Council did not go far enough to end the Israel-Hamas war, Russia and China said, after the United States had vetoed three earlier resolutions.
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How Biden Could Try to Coerce Israel to Change Its War Strategy
President Biden has tried persuading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu behind the scenes. But critics say it is time for a different approach.
Doctors, Back From Gaza Hospitals, Tell Congress of Horrors Amid Cease-Fire Push
Volunteers who treated patients in harrowing conditions lobbied American officials on the urgency of an immediate cease-fire.
U.S. to Present Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
A resolution for the U.N. that American diplomats are circulating was notable for its strong language in seeking a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
Israel’s Raid on Al-Shifa Hospital Grows Into One of the Longest of Gaza War
As Israel’s attack on the medical complex stretched into a fourth day, the military said it had killed dozens of people it described as terrorists. The account couldn’t be verified.
Blinken Describes New U.S. Push for Cease-Fire in Gaza
In Saudi Arabia, the secretary of state discussed a U.S. draft resolution at the U.N. Security Council calling for “an immediate cease-fire tied to the release of hostages” in Gaza.
War in Gaza Leaves Power Vacuum
Analysts say the Israeli military’s return to the largest hospital complex in the enclave may foretell more chaos without governance.
Congress Seeks to Bar Funding for U.N. Agency for Palestinians
A bill would bar support for the agency, UNRWA, amid accusations that some employees were Hamas fighters. Other countries are scrambling to make up the looming shortfall.
Blinken Will Travel to Israel as Part of Gaza Cease-Fire Efforts
Antony Blinken, the top U.S. diplomat, is making his sixth trip to the Mideast since Oct. 7. The State Department said he would discuss freeing the hostages and increasing aid to Gaza.
No Alternative for Rafah Invasion, Netanyahu Says, as Rift With U.S. Grows
A day after agreeing to President Biden’s request to send officials to Washington to discuss Rafah, the Israeli leader said there was no other option but to send forces into the crowded city.