Morning update
Morning update
Hello Middle East Eye readers.
Here are some of the key developments this morning:
- 14 Palestinians have been killed since dawn in Gaza, including nine people seeking aid, according to Al Jazeera.
- The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel's plan to take over Gaza City. His spokesperson said the move marks a "dangerous escalation and risks deepening the already catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians", and will lead to more "forced displacement, killings and massive destruction".
- The Israeli army's chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, was reportedly "furious" with the government's plan to take control of Gaza City, according to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority.
- The Irish government said it would advance legislation banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.