Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “If confirmed, I will be both a defender of and advocate for U.S. standards, values, and interests.”

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.

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.

We are prepared to have an open dialogue with the North Koreans without preconditions. We want to pursue diplomacy.