UK 'working urgently' to ready aid after Israel permits Gaza airdrops
Recognising Palestinian statehood must be part of wider peace plan, Starmer says
Hamas accuses US mediators of reneging on Gaza talks positions
Qatar and Egypt say Gaza ceasefire efforts will continue
Trump and Netanyahu turn back on Gaza ceasefire talks
At least 59,587 Palestinians killed and 143,498 wounded since Gaza war began
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