"We hope very much that countries will support (the resolution for an immediate ceasefire)," says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
An Israeli army battle tank at a position along the border with Gaza on Mar 19, 2024 JEDDAH: The United States has submitted a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an"immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages" in the Gaza Strip, said
The United States, Israel's main backer, had previously used its UN Security Council veto to block the world body from calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Blinken's tour runs parallel with talks in Qatar, where mediators met for a third day on Wednesday in a renewed effort to secure a ceasefire but with little indication of an imminent agreement.
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