U.S. Proposes A Ceasefire In Gaza

The ceasefire proposal was delivered through a rival draft United Nations Security Council resolution, which also opposes a major ground offensive by Israel in Rafah.

The U.S. has proposed a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

The ceasefire proposal was delivered through a rival draft United Nations Security Council resolution, which also opposes a major ground offensive by Israel in Rafah.

The move comes after the U.S. hinted it would veto an Algerian-drafted resolution Tuesday, which demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

The U.S. refused to back that resolution over concerns it would jeopardize talks between the U.S., Egypt, Israel and Qatar that seek to broker a pause in the war and the release of hostages held by Hamas.

The U.S. does not plan to rush to a vote on their proposed draft resolution and intends to allow time for negotiations.

To pass, a resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes.