US envoy calls for halt to rocket fire, doesn't mention Israel's right to self defense; Erdan charges Hamas preplanned violence; Palestinian Authority: No equivalence between sides

A week ago, Biden officials were irking Israel over East Jerusalem evictions and police conduct at Temple Mount; Washington seems to have changed tack since Gaza fighting began

President says 'question is how' to get Hamas to cease 'indiscriminate' attacks; Washington blocks Security Council meeting on issue, where Israel would likely have been criticized

Letter urging top US diplomat to pressure Israel over fate of families in Sheikh Jarrah gets more support than expected

Netanyahu speaks to Blinken, thanks him for supporting Jewish state's right to defend itself, ahead of arrival of deputy assistant secretary Hady Amr

American mission refuses to join position of 14 other members, arguing that it would not assist in de-escalating situation

State Department spokesman insists Washington has not disengaged from Mideast conflict, calls Hamas conduct 'horrific' and urges both sides to restore calm

Antony Blinken calls on Hamas to end rocket fire 'immediately'; State Department spokesman says 'Palestinian have right to safety and security, just like Israelis do'

US says fate of nuclear pact up to Iran as talks resume, signals that Terhran shouldn't expect major new concessions

Secretary's visit to London comes amid mounting speculation of a prisoner exchange deal with Iran, which was feature of JCPOA talks as well