Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 297th day, has killed at least 39,324 Palestinians — the majority of them women and children –– and wounded 90,830 others, with 10,000+ estimated to be buried under the debris.
Monday, July 29, 2024
0030 GMT — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Israel's President Isaac Herzog there needed to be "immediate steps" towards a ceasefire in Israel's Gaza war.
"The Prime Minister said there must be immediate steps towards a ceasefire, so that hostages can be released and more humanitarian aid can get in for those in desperate need," Starmer's office said in a statement.
"The Prime Minister reiterated his ongoing support for Israel's right to self-defence in accordance with international law," the statement said.
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