Reuters reported on Monday that the United States proposed a UN Security Council resolution supporting a "temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible."

The proposal states: “Under the current circumstances, a major ground attack in Rafah would further harm and displace civilians, and perhaps even neighboring countries. Such a move would have serious consequences for regional peace and security, so such action should not continue.” "The major ground attack under the current circumstances."

It is unclear if and when this resolution will be put to a vote. The United States formulated this proposal in response to an Algerian proposal, which last week asked the Security Council to vote on a resolution for an immediate ceasefire on humanitarian grounds in Gaza.