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US President Joe Biden urges Hamas to move on a proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, while calling on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow more aid into the Palestinian territory. "It's now up to Hamas, they need to move on the proposal that's been made," Biden tells a press conference at the White House, adding that the amount of aid getting into Gaza following a tense call with Netanyahu was "not enough." SOUNDBITE
Palestinian Muslims rush to the Al-Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. IMAGES
Images of a demonstration in London during the Easter weekend calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The participants will march from Russel Square to Trafalgar Square. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Saturday that at least 32,000 people have been killed in the territory during more than five months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants. It added that more than 75,000 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7. IMAGES
The United States says that a ceasefire voted by the United Nations can "only" be implemented once Hamas begins releasing hostages it still holds. SOUNDBITE
The UN Security Council for the first time demands a ceasefire in Gaza, with the United States which has vetoed previous bids, abstaining. The resolution, which demands an "immediate ceasefire" for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan that leads to a "lasting" truce, went through, with all other 14 Security Council members voting yes. IMAGES
Russia and China veto a US-backed draft resolution at the Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza, with Moscow accusing Washington of a "hypocritical spectacle" that does not pressure Israel. IMAGES
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