Obama urges Israel to work with all parties on Gaza

US President Barack Obama called on Israel on Wednesday to work with all parties to find a solution for Gaza and said the United States is providing $400 million (about NIS 1.5 billion) in new aid for the Palestinians.

In remarks made as he met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Obama urged Israel to curb settlement activity and called on the Palestinians to prevent any actions that could incite confrontation. (Reuters)