The US State Department's Deputy Spokesperson, Vedant Patel, addressed a press briefing, covering various topics related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

He reiterated the US's support for a three-phased approach to end the violence in Gaza and emphasized the importance of releasing hostages and humanitarian aid. Patel also reaffirmed the US's stance on Hamas and its role in governing Gaza.

Additionally, he addressed Israel's settlement expansion and legalization of outposts in the West Bank, reiterating the US's view that such activities are inconsistent with international law.

Journalists pressed for specific details and clarification on various aspects of US policies and actions, seeking updates on accountability measures and the use of security assets.

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