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Several thousand people gather at Place de la République in Paris for a demonstration calling for peace in the Middle East and in support of the Palestinian people. IMAGES
President Donald Trump says he is confident in the chances of making peace in the Middle East as he hosts Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas at the White House. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken leaves Joint Base Andrews as he heads back to the Middle East to push ahead a Gaza ceasefire deal, as cautious optimism rises. The top US diplomat, who is putting off vacation plans for his ninth trip to the Middle East since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, will fly to Tel Aviv ahead of expected meetings with the Israeli leadership. IMAGES
European Affairs ministers from the 27 EU countries meet in Luxembourg, where they will be preparing the major topics set to be discussed at the European Summit on June 27 and 28, namely the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as security and defence issues. IMAGES
"Israel has offered, a comprehensive new proposal. It is a roadmap for an enduring ceasefire and release of all hostages," says US President Joe Biden. SOUNDBITE