The US has issued its strongest criticism of Israel’s conduct in its war on Hamas – calling for more to be done to protect civilians facing bombardment in Gaza.
Pressure is building on Israel to stem the growing death toll inside the besieged territory. The UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, said that “breaking point” has been reached in Gaza” and that a “humanitarian nightmare has engulfed the people” as Israel stepped up its strikes in the south.
