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Joe Biden blames Hamas for the stalemate in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal
Events may favour Hamas as Israel’s defence forces are bogged down in Gaza and Israel has never been more isolated internationally
US finalised text on Sunday after six days of negotiations among council members with some questioning Israel’s acceptance of plan
Irish man’s daughter Emily was held hostage by Hamas for 50 days last year during which time he believed her to be dead
Israeli tank-led forces advance to southwest fringes of Rafah, with no breakthrough expected on proposed ceasefire
Prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Israel is ‘prepared for a very intensive operation’ near border with Lebanon to restore security in area
Biden’s three-phase plan aims to end eight-month war in Gaza, free all hostages and send massive aid into territory
Deal viewed in ‘positive light’ by Hamas but unlikely to be endorsed by leader Yahya Sinwar
Israeli military says it has killed 500-600 Hamas militants in Jabilia, north of Gaza City, and confirms its troops are operating in central parts of Rafah
Israeli military defies International Court of Justice order and moves tanks deeper into city as Palestinian death toll passes 36,000
Gaza authorities claim 21 people were killed in evacuation zone
Israeli prime minister describes incident as ‘tragic error’ as world leaders call for application of International Court of Justice’s order for Israel to cease assault on Gazans
Prospects for a ceasefire breakthrough remain low
International Court of Justice ruling may lead Palestinian allies to call on UN Security Council to pass a resolution to impose a ceasefire on Israel
Gaza health officials and Hamas media says 35 Palestinians were killed across Strip on Thursday