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The Latest: US blocks UN statement on end to Gaza crisis The Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 17 1of17Palestinians walk amid the rubble of a house that was hit by early morning Israeli airstrikes, in Gaza City, Monday, May 17, 2021.Khalil hamra/APShow MoreShow Less 2of17Palestinian rescue workers carry the remains of a man found next to a beachside cafe after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike, in Gaza City, Monday, May 17, 2021.Khalil Hamra/APShow MoreShow Less 3of17 4of17Palestinian children sit among belongings salvaged from the rubble of their destroyed house following ea...

WASHINGTON — The White House says President Joe Biden has expressed “support” for a cease-fire during a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will “continue to strike terror targets” in the Gaza Strip after a week of fighting with Palestinian militants. In an address after meeting with top defense officials, Netanyahu said Monday that Israel will “continue to operate as long as necessary in order to return calm and security to all Israeli citizens.” The fighting broke out May 10, when Hamas fired long-range rockets at Jerusalem after weeks of clashes in the holy city between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police. The protests were focused on the ...

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of a house that was hit by early morning Israeli airstrikes, in Gaza City, Monday, May 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra) The United States has again blocked a proposed UN Security Council statement calling for an end to “the crisis related to Gaza” and the protection of civilians, especially children. Council diplomats said there was a 12 pm EDT (1600 GMT) deadline Monday for countries to comment on the statement and Washignton objected to it. At a high-level emergency council meeting on Sunday, there were near-unanimous calls for an end to the week-long ...

The Latest: Biden expresses 'support' for Gaza cease-fire By The Associated Press Associated Press May 17, 2021 — 4:50pm Text size Copy shortlink: A statement says the leaders spoke Monday, which was the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian fighting. Biden's move signals U.S. concern for an end to Israel's part of h...