Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government’s plan to take over Gaza City is the “best way” to end the war and defeat Hamas
The UK, France and other European countries warn Israel’s plan “risks violating international humanitarian law”, as a UN emergency meeting on Gaza is taking place in New York – watch live above
In Israel, protests against the government’s plan to expand the Gaza war have intensified as hostages’ families have condemned the move
Israel strongly rejects the condemnation with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying it “will not weaken our resolve”
In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry reports the total death toll from malnutrition has risen to 217, including 100 children
The Israeli government does not allow international news organisations, including the BBC, into Gaza to report freely
