Arab-Islamic Ministers Seek Global Support Amid Israel-Hamas War

A delegation of Islamic and Arab nations is touring the five permanent United Nations Security Council member states to bring a ceasefire to the war on Gaza, increase humanitarian aid, and seek support for Palestinian statehood. The delegation's first stop in China may be an attempt to gather global support and signal a shift away from the United States as a major ally in the region. While some experts question the efficacy of the trip, Arab leaders recognize that the power to stop the violence lies with the US and are seeking to galvanize global support and pressure the Israeli government.