UN Backs U.S. Ceasefire Plan

Published: Tue, 06/11/24

Updated: Sun, 06/16/24

The UN endorsed a US-proposed Israel-Gaza plan for a ceasefire, hostage release, and prisoner exchange, with Israel's agreement and calls for Hamas to accept.Insert Preheader


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