The UK and four of its allies have issued a joint statement criticising Israel’s decision to take “full control” of Gaza City as part of a new, large-scale military operation in the region. Loading audio...

The foreign ministers of Britain, Australia, Germany, Italy and New Zealand said the move will "aggravate the catastrophic humanitarian situation" and risks "endangering the lives of hostages."

It comes after Israel's security cabinet approved a plan to take full control of Gaza City.

Early on Friday, the Israeli Prime Minister's office released a five-step plan detailing how it intends to end the fighting in Gaza by taking full control of the region.

"The IDF will prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zo

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