Gaza: US Expresses Support For UN Aid Resolution

The US has expressed support for the UN’s latest draft resolution on humanitarian aid for Gaza  a vote for which is expected later today.

The original draft called for a sustainable cessation of hostilities, but the final version calls for creating the conditions for one.

It comes as the World Food Programme says Gaza is at risk of famine within six months if the conflict doesn’t end

Meanwhile, Hamas says Palestinian groups have rejected the prospect of further hostage releases until Israel agrees to end the war in Gaza.

But Israel has repeatedly rejected a permanent ceasefire, with its National Security Minister saying ending the war before Hamas is defeated would constitute a “failure”.

Talks continue in Cairo over reaching a new truce in the war.

On Wednesday, the Gaza Government said 20,000 people had been killed there since Israel launched its military campaign against the group.

BBC