US President Joe Biden warns Israel that any occupation of Gaza would be a “big mistake”, adding that he supports creation of humanitarian corridor. UN humanitarian office has warned Gaza hospitals’ last reserves of fuel will probably run out within the next 24 hours.
Amid continuing Israeli bombing of Gaza, the UN Palestinian agency has said Israeli raids have created an “unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe”. Israel has deployed thousands of troops, tanks and weaponry along the border fence with Gaza amid expectations it will soon begin a ground invasion.
Iran’s FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has told Al Jazeera Tehran will not be a bystander in the conflict, cautioning both Israel and the US about potential substantial losses if the war intensifies.
