The United States used its veto in the UN Security Council on Friday to block a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The only vote against came a day after Joe Biden insisted to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that it is necessary to protect civilians. Meanwhile, Hamas says it has thwarted an Israeli operation to free hostages in the Gaza Strip. Follow all developments in our live blog.
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LIVE ISRAEL. US blocks ceasefire in Gaza Strip with veto in UN Security Council
