Amid heightened tensions, U.S. deploys additional military resources to Middle East

The transcript discusses the US efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East by deploying military resources, including the USS Georgia submarine and the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. It also covers an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, resulting in civilian casualties, and the potential for Iranian retaliation after a Hamas leader's assassination. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with a ceasefire meeting planned involving Israel, Hamas, Egypt, and Qatar.

What are the diplomatic efforts being made to prevent escalation of the conflict?

What are Hamas's demands regarding the ceasefire negotiations?