"US Pushes for Temporary Cease-Fire Resolution in Gaza Conflict"

The United States has proposed a rival U.N. Security Council resolution supporting a temporary cease-fire in Gaza, emphasizing the release of hostages taken from Israel by Hamas and the lifting of restrictions on humanitarian aid delivery. The U.S. rejects an Arab-backed resolution, citing its potential ineffectiveness in achieving these goals. The Security Council is expected to vote on the resolutions, with the U.S. emphasizing the need for a prolonged pause in the conflict to facilitate aid delivery and hostage release.