The UN Security Council will decide on a resolution proposed by the UAE for a quick ceasefire in Gaza to provide humanitarian help.
Two days later, UN chief Antonio Guterres used his power to bring up a matter to the council that is not often used. may cause problems for keeping peace around the world.
The US does not want to stop the fighting and is expected to vote against the decision to stop it.
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has asked Israel to do better at keeping civilians safe. He said there is a difference between what Israel promises and what is really happening.
At the same time, the Palestinian health ministry in the occupied West Bank reports that six Palestinians died in an Israeli attack on al-Fara refugee camp.
Hamas attacked Israel in October. They killed 1,200 people and took 240 hostages. Some hostages were released when there was a short break in the fighting.
Hamas leaders in Gaza say that Israel has killed over 17,177 people in its counterattack, including around 7,000 children.