Israel-Hamas war live updates: U.S. under fire for veto of U.N. cease-fire resolution

What we know

• The United States has been widely criticized for vetoing a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. China said the veto ''sends the wrong message,'' France and Qatar voiced their regret, while leading aid groups expressed dismay. Washington had circulated a rival draft resolution calling for a temporary pause in fighting.
• White House Middle East envoy Brett McGurk is traveling to Cairo today to continue discussions on a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas and a temporary cease-fire. A Hamas delegation has also been in Egypt, as talks continue after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Hamas' proposed deal as ''delusional.'' The U.S. has said it hopes for a cease-fire by next month, when Israel has vowed to begin an assault on the overcrowded city of Rafah unless a deal is reached.
• The World Food Program is pausing the delivery of food to northern Gaza until conditions are safe, saying its drivers were shot at and faced looting and beating. The agency said this decision would add to the ''unprecedented desperation'' in Gaza, after earlier warning the enclave is at risk of famine. UNICEF warned yesterday that Gaza faced an ''explosion'' in child deaths due to malnutrition and illness.
• More than 29,300 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. More than 69,300 have been injured, and thousands more are missing and presumed dead.
• Israeli military officials said at least 237 soldiers have been killed since the ground invasion of Gaza began.