The reality of the situation on the ground in Gaza, and the spectre of children dying of malnutrition or starvation, sits at such extraordinary odds with the language of spokespeople for both the Netanyahu government and the IDF.

While France wins wide support in announcing a plan to recognize the State of Palestine, the United States is said to be dragging its feet by cutting short talks with the Hamas group aimed at reaching a truce in Gaza and covering Israel's interests, according to analysts.

Our hunger strike will also be in conjunction and in solidarity with the global fast for Gaza that is happening now,’ says activist Huwaida Arraf - Anadolu Ajansı

Israel and the US recalled negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas responded to the latest proposal, as starvation stalks the enclave. Follow for live news updates.

Health authorities say Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 21 people. More than half of those killed late Tuesday and early Wednesday reportedly were women and children.

Mahmoud Abbas urges Trump to allow UN agencies to deliver aid, calls mass displacement and starvation of Palestinians a ‘stain on humanity’ - Anadolu Ajansı

The collapse in the ceasefire negotiations comes as Israel faces increasing global pressure over reports of mass starvation in Gaza and the shooting deaths of civilians trying to get aid.

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.

BOB Geldof has blasted the Israeli government’s role in Gaza humanitarian crisis “a despicable disgrace”. The Live Aid founder’s comment comes amid warnings from United Nations agencies of

British MPs demand immediate action over Gaza horror, recognition for Palestine and the closing down of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation