Top US diplomat says he passed along concern during visit to region, during which he heard of interest from both sides in maintaining Gaza ceasefire

Human rights lawyers who have been deeply critical of Israeli policy and actions say the term does not apply, calling the accusation 'ridiculous'

In interview with Israeli TV, top US diplomat laments lost lives, 'especially children'; underlines Biden's support for two-state solution and return to Iran accord

Haviva Ner-David's 'Hope Valley' weaves a story of Israeli and Palestinian histories in the verdant setting of the Galilee

Number of fatalities may rise as three-story house in al-Shati camp turns to rubble; military says aircraft strikes rocket-launching sites, two Hamas 'terror squads' in Strip

Fresh rocket barrage hits southern Israel; Acre theater set alight; 2 Arab kids hurt after home firebombed in Jaffa; riots break out in northern Israel

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

'There needs to be some kind of resolve!' pop star says in a message of unity to her 95 million followers

As rockets rain down on Israel and mobs riot in the streets, the Hollywood elite take to their social media accounts to make their opinions on the conflict public

At previous gatherings, US blocked body forum from issuing statements it said would be 'unhelpful' in de-escalating violence; unlike previous sessions, Friday meeting to be public