DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza in a 24-hour period, Gaza’s health ministry said Friday, as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the strip.

The head of the UN has urged Israel to allow more aid into Gaza to alleviate the suffering of the two million people in the besieged enclave. Follow the latest.

Leaders of Canada, France and the U.K. issued a joint statement against Israel’s war in Gaza, as the war intensifies and calls for humanitarian aid increase.

Israel launched a new devastating ground offensive in Gaza over the weekend just as US President Donald Trump departed the region without sealing a ceasefire and hostage deal.

Britain, Canada and France on Monday warned Israel that they will pursue "concrete actions" if it does not end renewed military operations in Gaza and lift restrictions on humanitarian aid.

A baker tells us, despite more than 100 trucks crossing the border this week, they only have enough flour for two more days.