U.S. says ready to help Israel, Palestinians if they seek a ceasefire
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This content was published on May 16, 2021 - 17:49
May 16, 2021 - 17:49
By Michelle Nichols
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The United States told the United Nations Security Council on Sunday it has made clear to Israel, the Palestinians and others that it is ready to offer support should the parties seek a ceasefire to end the worsening violence between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza.
U S says ready to help Israel, Palestinians if they seek a ceasefire
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In Redwood City and Walnut Creek, Israel supporters came together to condemn rocket attacks from Hamas into civilian areas and to mourn the loss of the seven people in Israel who had died so far, according to Haaretz reports. At least 83 Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip from Israeli counterattacks, including 14 children, according to Save the Children, an aid nonprofit with a Gaza office.
The Israel Defense Forces said dozens of those killed were terrorists, and that some Palestinian fatalities were caused by misfired rockets from Gaza, the Times of Israel reported.
In a conversation with reporters on Wednesday, President Joe Biden said he hoped the violence would come to an end “sooner rather than later.” He also maintained the position that the State of Israel had the “right to defend itself.” The Biden administration opposed a public discussion by members of the United Nations Security Council on Friday, but then said it would agree to hold a session on Sunday.