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The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council calling for \u201can immediate cease-fire tied to the release of hostages\u201d in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, during his latest trip to the region to broker a diplomatic resolution to the war between Israel and Hamas.<\/p>\n

Biden administration officials have grown more forceful in recent weeks in their push for a cease-fire, as conditions worsen for Gazan civilians and pressure mounts for stronger international action.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Al Hadath<\/a>, a Saudi-run news channel, Mr. Blinken said that he hoped other countries would back the U.S.-proposed resolution. \u201cI think that would send a strong message, a strong signal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The United States has angered many U.N. member nations by vetoing three previous Security Council resolutions for a halt in fighting, saying at the latest vote in February<\/a> that calling for an immediate cease-fire would interfere with diplomatic efforts to reach a deal securing the release of hostages. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n