Middle East conflict live updates: U.S. expected to defend Israel at top U.N. court after cease-fire veto

U.S. officials are expected to defend Israel at the International Court of Justice on Wednesday as part of its six-day hearing on occupied Palestinian territory. Diplomats and aid groups condemned the U.S. veto of an Arab-sponsored resolution at the U.N. Security Council that called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages.