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A statement released on Saturday said a planned attack against Palestinians would be a "direct and grave" violation of the ceasefire agreement and "undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts".

"This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts," said the State Department in a statement.

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Pretrial discovery is usually comprehensive and mediation can produce agreements.

US mediation became possible because of Russia's weakened position in the South Caucasus.