Anxious residents rushed to obtain bags of flour as the United Nations warned that Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries were deepening the humanitarian crisis.

Defence minister announces a major expansion of Israel’s assault on Gaza and says large areas of enclave will be siezed.

Palestinian Civil Defence says Gaza is on the verge of famine as Israel’s punishing blockade continues for a 31st day.

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the food situation remains “very critical” since Israel closed all crossings into Gaza ...