The United States is urging for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible, as indicated by a draft United Nations resolution. This development follows the United States' declaration to veto a separate resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire. It is noteworthy that the term 'ceasefire' is being used by an administration that has been cautious in its language regarding the conflict.
The draft resolution also cautions against Israel's planned ground offensive in Rafah, where approximately 1.5 million Palestinians are seeking shelter with limited alternatives. The situation in Gaza has drawn attention from various sources, including an American doctor who recently returned from the region, describing the conditions as not just war but annihilation.
