US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with top officials in Israel and the West Bank, in his third visit to the region since October 7.
This comes after a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas was extended for a seventh day on Thursday.
The United States says it supports Israel's right to defend itself, while also stressing civilians in Gaza should be protected.
Sally Patterson has more.
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