Lebanon latest: US, France close to UN resolution
However, he and others said disagreements that have prevented a deal for weeks still remain.
After a meeting with his French counterpart, Ambassador John Bolton said the sides had to report on their latest talks to senior officials in their capitals.
As of yesterday, the death toll stood at 720 in Lebanon and 74 Israelis.
Muslims in Ireland urged the Government to use all its influence within the EU to halt the conflict.
Several Islamic organisations issued a joint statement in Dublin expressing anger and outrage at the escalating violence as reports came in of another 25 civilians killed in the latest bombardment.
The Government and aid agencies called on the public to give more generously to appeals for the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of families have fled their homes.
Minister of State for development co-operation and human rights Conor Lenihan met with Christian Aid, Concern, Dóchas, Oxfam, Red Cross, Trócaire, Unicef Ireland and World Vision at Iveagh House.
Aid agencies have reported a poor response from the public, possibly due to the political nature of the conflict and the uncertainty aid can get to where it is needed.
