“I’d like to believe that Iran would not test our fortitude, because it would be a mistake,” the Israeli prime minister said of any effort by Iran to try to harm the United States or Israel.

“This terrorist organization continues to use civilians, including children, as human shields and refuses to accept a ceasefire that would bring calm to Gaza,” Dorothy Shea told the United Nations.

The embassy “is working on evacuation flights and cruise ship departures,” stated Mike Huckabee, Washington’s ambassador to Jerusalem.

Two-state solution conference postponed; “focus right now should be on stopping the Islamic Republic,” says Danny Danon.

The US Treasury Department will use “available tools” to prevent terror groups from “exploiting the humanitarian situation in Gaza.”

“Beyond the humanitarian and moral aspect, the release of the hostages is of paramount importance to us in order to also create regional peace,” said White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.

American diplomatic source says ongoing negotiations have a greater chance of success than a council resolution.

“Israel will not cooperate with such moves aimed at harming it and its security,” an Israeli official told reporters.

“Diplomatic discussions around peace that don’t urgently address” Hamas’s reign in Gaza, return of hostages “will be futile.”

“If Hamas wants to make a legitimate offer and release hostages, we’re always open to that,” stressed Adam Boehler.