US National Security Council spokesman rebukes Israeli finance minister as ‘dead wrong,’ amid push for ceasefire talks CNNUS, other leaders call for Israel and Hamas to hammer out cease-fire deal ABC NewsIsrael-Hamas War White House Issues Rare Criticism of Israeli Minister Who Opposes Cease-Fire The New York TimesBiden, Leaders of Egypt and Qatar Urge More Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Next Week The Wall Street JournalUS slams Smotrich for opposing Gaza ceasefire deal: ‘Jeopardizing’ the hostages The Times of Israel