Tom Fletcher, the UN's humanitarian chief, tells the BBC five aid trucks allowed into Gaza yesterday have not yet reached people.

Britain, France and Canada, all powerful supporters of Israel, called plans for an escalation of the Gaza war “disproportionate” and “egregious.”

Israel has launched another major offensive in the territory in recent days, saying it aims to return dozens of hostages held by Hamas and destroy the militant group.

At least 38 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip during a half-hour period overnight, according to Palestinian medics.

Israel launched a new devastating ground offensive in Gaza over the weekend just as US President Donald Trump departed the region without sealing a ceasefire and hostage deal.

Israeli air strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, local health authorities said, as Israel continues its bombardment despite mounting international pressure to stop military operations and allow aid into Gaza unimpeded.

Tom Fletcher tells the BBC five aid trucks allowed into Gaza yesterday have not yet reached people on the ground.

MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on Monday for Israel's exclusion from international cultural events such as the Eurovision song contest over its military campaign in Gaza,

Qatar, a key mediator for the war in Gaza, criticized Israel’s latest offensive against Hamas, saying it would prolong the conflict and worsen the humanitarian situation for Palestinians.