T he United Kingdom, Germany and France are calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and "unconditional release of all hostages," after the three countries held an emergency call to discuss the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says the air drops "might help" but notes that the "most vulnerable" in Gaza would still struggle to access essential supplies.

Gaza health officials are reporting nine new Palestinian deaths from hunger, bringing the total to 122 since Israel began its attacks on the territory. Dr. Joanne Perry, Canadian medical team leader for Doctors Without Borders in Gaza,

An internal US government review found no evidence of widespread theft by Hamas of US-funded humanitarian aid in Gaza, contradicting the State Department’s claims that were used to justify backing a controversial private organization that took over aid distribution in the enclave.

Pressure has been put on Guernsey's chief minister to write to the UK government to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Twelve of 38 Guernsey deputies have written to Chief Minister Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez.

Supplies of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, a crucial treatment, would be depleted by mid-August if nothing changed.

Thousands of aid trucks loaded with lifesaving food, water and medical supplies are lined up outside Gaza, and hundreds more inside the border.