following the day s developments. are there any indications of what the us position is likely to intense negotiations continue, the united states saying they re trying to resolve outstanding issues of the council members that they fully support getting more humanitarian aid in the gaza and speaking to diplomats, the sticking points or main language in regards to hostilities and we have seen the resolutions watered down to call for a suspension of hostilities but there is a phrase and then it still refers to urgent steps to get to a sustainable cessation of hostilities there remains a sticking point. we also hear from diplomats there remains a sticking point. we also hearfrom diplomats that there remains a sticking point. we also hear from diplomats that israel is only putting pressure on the united states in regards to this proposal for un united states in regards to this proposalfor un monetary united states in regards to this proposal for un monetary mechanism. they re conc
a magnitude of 5.9. chinese state media also reports that some water, electricity and road networks are damaged. the chinese government has dispatched teams of rescue workers to assist local emergency personnel. we ll bring you more details as they come in. now, international pressure is growing for israel to ease its military campaign in gaza. on monday, the us defense secretary was the latest to add his voice during talks with prime minister benjamin neta nyahu and israel s war cabinet. the department of defense says mr austin underscored the need for concerted efforts to protect civilians and urged israel to plan for transitioning to the next phase of operations. his israeli counterpart said israel would not control gaza in any civilian way after the war. here s the defense secretary earlier. protecting palestinian civilians in gaza is both a moral duty and a strategic imperative. so we will continue to stand up for israel s bedrock right to defend itself. and we will al