Israel's suspension of goods entering Gaza is taking a toll on the Palestinian enclave, with some bakeries closing and food prices rising, while a cut in the electricity supply could deprive people of clean water,

Israel has called for Hamas to accept a temporary extension of the existing cease-fire deal, and to release more hostages.

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has accused Israel of weaponising humanitarian aid with its blockade of goods and electricity into Gaza. Speaking in Geneva, Philippe Lazzarini warned of a renewed hunger crisis if aid supplies did not resume.

At Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir Starmer said the blocking of aid into Gaza risks breaching international law.

The UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini addressed a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Gaza’s hunger crisis.