The head of the World Food Programme warned of the risk of widespread famine across the Gaza Strip unless a ceasefire is reached, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed that expanded military operations would have “devastating” consequences.

UNRWA also warned of forced displacement that could affect up to one million people.

Meanwhile, the Israeli occupation army announced the discovery of the body of hostage Ilan Weiss and the remains of another hostage during its operations in Gaza.