Bharat Express

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China criticizes US veto of UN Security Council resolution for the Gaza ceasefire, arguing it escalates crisis, impacts regional peace, and urgently needs action from the Security Council

The quartet meeting as international pressure rises for a cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas

Attempts are being made to secure the release of further hostages

It is Blinken's third trip to the Middle East since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas

Hamas and other militants in Gaza released 70 Israelis, as well as almost 30 hostages of other nationalities held outside the truce framework

Ten Israeli hostages and two additional Thai hostages were returned to Israel

Biden emphasized that no other government has contributed more humanitarian aid to Palestinians than the United States

The truce should include a complete ceasefire as well as allowing aid and humanitarian relief everywhere in the Gaza Strip