The UN Security Council approved a resolution supporting Biden's three-phase hostage deal, with Hamas ready to work with mediators despite not formally accepting the deal yet.
Biden laid out a three-phase ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip a week ago that he described as an Israeli initiative.
“We have this rare opportunity to reach an immediate ceasefire that ultimately could lead to an end to this war," Matthew Miller told reporters.
The US government is reportedly opposed to confronting Iran at this stage because of a mix of concern that Tehran might escalate the situation into a crisis.
The US believes a Palestinian state should be achieved through negotiations and not unilateral recognition, and has the power of veto at the United Nations.
In addition to providing North Korea with an opportunity to test missiles, Russia has taken steps that will make it harder for the United Nations to monitor sanctions imposed on Pyongyang in 2006.
The UN General Assembly may vote on recognizing Palestinians as full members, likely gaining approval despite concerns, affecting US funding and statehood.
Explosions were heard last Friday over the Iranian city of Isfahan in what sources said was an Israeli attack. However, Tehran played down the incident and said it had no plans for retaliation.
The Palestinian Authority faces setbacks in its bid for full UN membership, prompting reevaluation of ties with the US. Israel opposes Palestinian statehood.
An Iranian official told Reuters there were no plans to respond against Israel for the incident.
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