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The proposal would involve sending Israeli ground troops into the remaining territory and further displacement of starving Palestinians. Plus, Trump is compared to Stalin over revision of historical climate reports

Germany has announced a halt to all military equipment exports that could be used in Gaza, a significant move from a nation historically supportive of Israel.

Politicians across the UK have reacted to the news that Israel's security council has approved a plan to take over Gaza City

UK prime minister says occupation approved by Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet will only bring more bloodshed

David Lammy is hosting the US vice-president at Chevening, his grace-and-favour residence in Kent, where they will discuss the Middle East

Labour prime minister said the move was wrong

COMMENT: The Israeli PM knows a full military occupation of Gaza will further isolate his country internationally and deepen domestic criticism. But with an arrest warrant hanging over his head and a government in chaos, he has chosen to continue the bloodshed, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Prime Minister’s intervention comes after Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet approved plans for a major escalation in the conflict.

ISRAEL'S security cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said early on Friday