Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “We do. I was in China about 4 weeks ago for our annual consultation with the Chinese.”

Basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements.

We have held the doors open for meaningful diplomacy and we remain open to dialogue, real productive dialogue without preconditions.

The president has been clear. The secretary has been clear in his discussions with the Israelis that there has to be a plan to ensure for the safety of civilians in Gaza.

The UN Security Council to press Russia to support.