More than half of Gaza City's residents have evacuated the area as Israel Defense Forces continue their offensive in what they call a Hamas stronghold.

At least 91 Palestinians have been killed across the Gaza Strip since dawn, where Israeli forces continue to heavily bomb Gaza City, the main urban centre in the besieged enclave.

At least 60 Palestinians died as a result of the operation, according to Gazan health authorities, while the IDF said one of its soldiers was injured by a sniper shot on the outskirts of the city.

The U.K., Australia and Canada formally recognized a Palestinian state on Sunday, prompting an angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect.

the UK will recognise Palestine as a state.

“In the face of growing horror in the Middle East, we are acting to keep alive the possibility of peace,” Starmer said in a video address.