What's happened
Gaza faces humanitarian crisis as Israel-Gaza conflict intensifies, with UK citizens caught up in the violence
Why it matters
The escalating conflict in Gaza poses a significant humanitarian crisis and has implications for UK citizens caught up in the violence.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, while also highlighting the impact on UK citizens caught up in the conflict. The New York Times focuses on the tragic toll of the conflict on Israel and the region. The Mirror provides a contrasting opinion, with Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy urging Israel to respond proportionately to the terror attacks unleashed by Hamas.
How we got here
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has intensified, leading to a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and impacting UK citizens caught up in the violence.
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