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Gaza truce talks stall as the US vetoes a UN resolution calling for an unconditional, permanent ceasefire.

US calls for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the 13-month conflict and separately demand the release of hostages.

Lebanon's army needs Hezbollah's approval to deploy troops to the south, even after any ceasefire deal.

Hezbollah welcomes any effort to stop the war in Lebanon but does not pin hopes for a ceasefire on any particular US administration.

Israel's public broadcaster published what it said was a draft agreement providing for an initial 60-day truce.

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says talks should resume within 10 days of implementing the temporary ceasefire in efforts to reach a permanent one.

The meeting aims to raise at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon and push for a ceasefire.

The leaders in the summit stressed 'the urgent need for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip'.

Hezbollah says it had fired rockets at the base used by Israel's military intelligence, and the Nirit area in Tel Aviv's suburbs.

Blinken will focus discussions on how to end the war, plans for the enclave after the fighting ends and how to improve humanitarian assistance.

Hezbollah officials have consistently said they would not stop until Israel ended the war in Gaza.

Palestinians fear Lebanon's crisis is shifting focus from Gaza, where Israeli strikes killed dozens this week.

Mikati said a diplomatic end to the escalating war would be a "win-win" for Israel and Lebanon and "all parties" would respect such a deal.

Israeli teams had meetings to discuss the U.S. ceasefire proposals with Lebanon on Thursday and will continue discussions in the days ahead.

Israel rejected global calls on Thursday for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah movement, defying its biggest ally in Washington.

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

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