Israel's Army Radio reports that ground forces carried out a 'relatively large' operation aimed at attacking Hamas positions in Gaza. In a live television address to the nation last night, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was 'getting prepared' for a ground invasion.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has confirmed that he will be chairing a COBRA meeting this morning in relation to Britons held hostage following Hamas's attack on Israel.Five UK nationals remain missing - and some of them are believed to be captives in Gaza.He said the UK is calling for a pause in hostilities between Israel and Hamas so humanitarian aid can enter Gaza - but not a ceasefire.
'We shouldn't be saying to the Israel government 'you've got to stop action' in a way that wouldn't enable it to eliminate this threat,' he told Sky's Kay Burley.Mr Dowden said he was 'heartbroken' by the loss of innocent civilian lives - but the way to prevent further fatalities 'is to remove this terrorist threat'.When asked whether there is a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Mr Dowden said there was a 'very serious situation'.
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