Trump has previously suggested an American takeover of Gaza that would see the Palestinian population forcibly relocated

Donald Trump was set to convene a meeting at the White House to discuss a “comprehensive plan” for the future of Gaza, his envoy said, as Israel prepared its forces for an invasion of Gaza City.

An Israeli strike killed journalists and rescue workers who were at the scene of an earlier airstrike on a hospital.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said he will boycott the banquet for Donald Trump's state visit next month, to "send a message" to the US president over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Sir Ed said it went against his "instincts" to decline an invitation from the King, describing this as an "honour".

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The lawmakers are calling for the Trump administration to demand the Israeli government "facilitate a massive surge of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza."