The number of children who have died as a result of malnutrition has increased to 16

The number of children who have died as a result of malnutrition and inadequate medical care in Gaza increases to 16.

The Health Ministry in Gaza says that Israeli forces again opened fire on people seeking aid in Gaza City, killing and wounding dozens in another “horrific massacre”.

Kamala Harris who is the vice president of the United States has appealed for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza but stops short of calling for a permanent end to Israel’s assault.

A Hamas representative says the group’s delegation in Egypt is “working very seriously to reach an agreement”, while Israeli media report Israel has decided not to send its delegation.

At least 30,534 Palestinians have been killed and 71,920 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The revised death toll in Israel from the October 7 Hamas attacks stands at 1,139.