PALESTINIANS are facing a desperate humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the widespread destruction of their homes, infrastructure, the health system and the lack of food, water and fuel, the UN warned today.

The warning came as calls for a ceasefire to halt the relentless attacks that the Israelis have mounted against Gaza since Hamas’s surprise uprising on October 7 continue to grow.

Dozens of local vigils were held across Britain on Wednesday and hundreds of people gathered outside Downing Street, chanting “shame on you,”  as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met US Vice-President Kamala Harris.