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The U.S. secretary of state asked Arab partners to help tamp down resurgent fears that Israel's bombardment of Gaza could result in larger regional conflict.
The assault came after Russia accused Ukraine of killing dozens and wounding over 100 in Belgorod, the most casualties on Russian soil since the war began.
Wielding the threat of a veto, American officials weakened proposals to limit fighting and reduce Israel's control of aid. Most Gazans now face high levels of acute food insecurity.
The Biden administration is finalizing plans to urge Switzerland to reject a request from Palestine and its supporters to hold a conference on violations of the Geneva Conventions.
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The shipwreck was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key but dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe.
World leaders described the agreement as both “historic” and “incremental.”
"There are 24 hours left to show whose side the world is on," the environmentalist said.
Activists protested at the COP28 summit in Dubai, calling for a Gaza cease-fire and the release of detainees in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
Israeli officials said they were searching for Hamas militants, but some men simply have not been able to leave or are afraid to travel.
U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution Backed By Many Nations Demanding Immediate Humanitarian Cease-Fire In Gaza
The United States has vetoed a United Nations resolution backed by almost all other Security Council members demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza.