US Submits Draft Resolution Calling for ‘Immediate Cease-Fire’ in Gaza: Blinken

‘That would bring immediate relief to so many people who are suffering in Gaza–the children, the women, the men.’

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken departs Al Manara International Conference Center, during his visit to Cairo on March 21, 2024. Evelyn Hockstein / POOL / AFP via Getty Images

The United States has submitted a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council calling for an “immediate cease-fire” in Gaza in return for the release of hostages held by Hamas, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Mr. Blinken made the comments in an interview with Saudi broadcaster Al-Hadath in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 20.