As a ground invasion looms, the UN described the situation in Gaza as 'dire' with children some of the worst affected on both sides of the conflict.
James Mates reports on the latest developments as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues into its sixth day
So far, 500 Palestinian children have been killed in the deadly attacks and they make up more than half of the wounded patients in Gaza's overwhelmed hospitals. When power runs out, it puts "newborns in incubators and elderly patients on oxygen at risk. Kidney dialysis stops, and X-rays can’t be taken,” he said.
Its morgue overflowed on Thursday, as bodies came in faster than relatives could claim them on the sixth day of Israel's heavy aerial bombardment on the territory of 2.3 million people. Hamas responded to Israel's warning, saying it would execute the hostages if Israel targeted people in Gaza without warning.There are fears illegal white phosphorus, which causes "excruciating burns", was used in the offensive, Human Rights Watch said.
ITV News Political Correspondent Harry Horton explains how the government plans to get British nationals home from Israel A Royal Navy task group will be moved to the eastern Mediterranean next week as a contingency measure to support humanitarian efforts. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced £3 million in extra funding to protect schools, synagogues and other Jewish community buildings in the UK in response.
It comes as an Israeli military spokesman said on Thursday a 300,000-strong reservists force, near the border with Gaza, "are preparing for a ground manoeuvre if decided" - but no final decision has yet been made.The US government will begin evacuation flights to help Americans leave Israel from Friday, United States whose Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has said.The US joins a number of countries who have pledged their support for Israel.
He explained that the Gaza Strip should be categorised into two separate layers - one which is occupied by civilians at ground level and a second underground layer for Hamas.Asked what Israel is doing to alleviate the impact of airstrikes on Gaza's residents, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said his country is working "according to the rules and international law".
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