The United States stepped up calls Friday for a U.N. consensus on its plan for Gaza as Russia circulated a rival proposal.

Arab and other countries that have expressed interest in participating in the stabilization force have indicated that such a mandate is necessary for them to contribute troops

The United States has stepped up calls for U.N. consensus on its plan for Gaza as Russia is circulating a rival proposal.

U.S. seeks U.N. approval for Gaza resolution amid competing Russian proposal, emphasising peace and stabilisation efforts in the region.