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The United States, which has repeatedly blocked calls for a truce in Gaza, will submit a draft resolution to the UN Security Council Friday on the need for "an immediate ceasefire," while Russia pushes for even more explicit demands for peace.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Israel Friday to press for a truce in Gaza, ahead of a key UN Security Council vote on a US draft resolution calling for an "immediate" ceasefire.

Russia and China on Friday vetoed a US-backed draft UN Security Council resolution that linked an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to the release of hostages held by Hamas. The veto came as Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said he told visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel plans…

US Secretary of State Blinken updates on Israel-Hamas negotiations, expressing optimism for a possible ceasefire agreement. Regional collaboration key in f...

Security Council expected to vote on Friday on US-drafted ceasefire resolution with talks to continue in Qatar.

EU leaders call for ‘immediate humanitarian pause’ while US expected to bring UN resolution calling for truce without delay

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives in Israel on Friday. The White House wants Israel to pause plans for an attack on Rafah.

US Secretary of State Blinken and Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry express optimism for a peaceful resolution in Gaza, emphasizing collaborative efforts a...

Draft resolution loosens linkage between Gaza ceasefire and hostage release as US tries to claw back leadership on issue at UN

Ongoing conflict in Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital leads to critical shortages and escalating violence. US Secretary of State involved in negotiations for c...

CIA Director Bill Burns leads talks in Qatar to negotiate hostage release and ceasefire in Gaza, showing progress towards a resolution.