Ceasefire in Gaza Next Week, US President Tells Press

US President Joe Biden expressed hope for a ceasefire in Gaza by Monday, citing progress in negotiations. The conflict has resulted in at least 29,782 deaths and 70,043 wounded since 7 October. An active-duty US Air Force member died by setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in protest. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh resigned. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International accused Israel of non-compliance with an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling to protect Palestinians. The UN and WHO warned of worsening conditions in Rafah, where over a million people are sheltering. Diplomatic efforts aim for a six-week halt in fighting.

US President Joe Biden expressed hope for a ceasefire in Gaza by Monday, citing progress in negotiations. The conflict has resulted in at least 29,782 deaths and 70,043 wounded since 7 October. An active-duty US Air Force member died by setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in protest. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh resigned. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International accused Israel of non-compliance with an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling to protect Palestinians. The UN and WHO warned of worsening conditions in Rafah, where over a million people are sheltering. Diplomatic efforts aim for a six-week halt in fighting.

US President Joe Biden expressed hope for a ceasefire in Gaza by Monday, citing progress in negotiations. The conflict has resulted in at least 29,782 deaths and 70,043 wounded since 7 October. An active-duty US Air Force member died by setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in protest. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh resigned. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International accused Israel of non-compliance with an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling to protect Palestinians. The UN and WHO warned of worsening conditions in Rafah, where over a million people are sheltering. Diplomatic efforts aim for a six-week halt in fighting.

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