Israeli forces are continuing their ground offensive to fully occupy Gaza City, with witnesses reporting that tanks have advanced into the city centre from the north and south
It comes as Donald Trump will address the UN General Assembly today – the first time he attends the general debate since 2020
Among the topics he could discuss is the decision by several countries to recognise Palestinian statehood in recent days – a move the US opposes
On Monday, France announced formal recognition of the state of Palestine, joining the UK, Australia, Canada and Portugal
International pressure is ramping up on Israel over the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza and settlement building in the West Bank
Israel has said recognition would reward Hamas for the Palestinian armed group’s 7 October 2023 attack in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage
More than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry
