More than 100 groups said in a joint letter last week that Israel has increasingly used new stricter legislation, which regulates foreign aid groups, to deny their requests to bring supplies into Gaza.

Russia and Ukraine would need to make concessions if a peace deal were to be concluded, said the US Secretary of State.

Erin has also raised concerns about another unforeseen risk, wildfires.

As birth rates plummet, the country is fawning over and spending on pets, says Amy Kazmin for Financial Times.

The Israeli military said its troops were working to "dismantle Hamas military capabilities", adding its forces were taking precautions "to mitigate civilian harm".