The UK and four allies have criticised Israel's decision to launch a new large-scale military operation in Gaza - warning it will "aggravate the catastrophic humanitarian situation" in the territory. The foreign ministers of Britain, Australia, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Austria, Norway, and New Zealand said in a joint statement that the offensive will "endanger the lives of hostages" and "risk violating international humanitarian law". It comes a day after Israel's security cabinet approved an operation to take military control of Gaza City - and concluded a full takeover of the enclave is required to end the conflict. It marks...