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"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Rafa over the weekend," says US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller in a press briefing. An Israeli strike on Sunday set ablaze a crowded camp in Rafah, killing 45 people, according to Palestinian officials, and sparking global outrage. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken implores Israel to avoid civilian deaths, even as he defends the Jewish state's right to attack Gaza in response to Hamas rocket fire. SOUNDBITE
Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas urges the United Nations to end what he describes as an "apartheid" regime imposed by Israel in the Palestinian territories. SOUNDBITE
The United States calls for urgency and flexibility to finalize an agreement between Israel and Hamas for a truce in Gaza, after the recent deaths of six hostages. "There are dozens of hostages still remaining in Gaza, still waiting for a deal that will bring them home. It is time to finalize that deal," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
The United States criticizes Israel's far-right national security minister for leading prayers at the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound, saying he has hurt efforts for talks toward a Gaza ceasefire. "Not only is it unacceptable, it detracts from what we think is a vital time, as we are working to get this ceasefire deal across the finish line," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
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