Summary

  • Journalists and witnesses in Rafah, in southern Gaza, say Israeli tanks have seized control of a key roundabout in the heart of the city

  • The takeover of the al-Awda roundabout - around 500 metres from the border with Egypt - came amid intense Israeli shelling

  • The Hamas-run health ministry says 21 people were killed and 64 injured in a displaced persons camp on Tuesday

  • The Israeli military said later it "did not attack the humanitarian area in al-Mawasi"

  • On Sunday, Israeli air strikes killed 45 people in a camp for displaced people - Israel called it a "tragic mishap"

  • The IDF now says weapons stored near the camp could have been responsible for the extent of the blaze

Live Reporting

Edited by Barbara Tasch

  1. Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognise Palestinian state as Rafah strikes continue

    Welcome to our live coverage of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

    Later today, we’re expecting three European countries - Ireland, Spain and Norway - to formally recognise a Palestinian state.

    There is already majority support for Palestinian statehood among the world’s nations but these three announcements will mark a significant shift in Europe, where recognition is limited.

    It comes less than 48 hours after scores of civilians were killed in an air strike near the city of Rafah in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described as a “tragic mishap”.

    An investigation within the Israeli military is under way amid international condemnation.

    Fighting continues around Rafah, where Netanyahu has once again promised "absolute victory", despite warnings about the risk of civilian casualties if the military operation continues.

    We’ll bring you updates and analysis on these developments when we get them, so stay with us.