Israeli forces pressed on with their operations near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Monday as health officials in the Hamas-run territory said the death toll from more than nine months of war was nearing the 40,000 mark. Earlier, the leaders of France, Germany and Britain released a joint statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the return of scores of hostages held by Hamas and the “unfettered” delivery of humanitarian aid. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Israeli forces pressed on with their operations near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Monday as health officials in the Hamas-run territory said the death toll from more than nine months of war was nearing the 40,000 mark. Earlier, the leaders of France, Germany and Britain released a joint statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the return of scores of hostages held by Hamas and the “unfettered” delivery of humanitarian aid. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.