Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “China is a strategic competitor and poses challenges to our security, and to our prosperity, and to our values.”

We absolutely support Israel's right to defend itself from this brutal attack on its own territory that we all witnessed at over the weekend.

The UN Security Council to press Russia to support.

In our resolution, we clearly condemn the new settlements in both in the West Bank and as well in Gaza.

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.