Israel launched a new devastating ground offensive in Gaza over the weekend just as US President Donald Trump departed the region without sealing a ceasefire and hostage deal.

Leaders of Canada, France and the U.K. issued a joint statement against Israel’s war in Gaza, as the war intensifies and calls for humanitarian aid increase.

By The Associated Press Aid groups have collected humanitarian aid carried by about 90 trucks, out of a total of nearly 200 that have entered Gaza since Israel began allowing limited goods in

Three allies of Israel used words like “abhorrent” and “monstrous” this week to describe the country’s actions in Gaza

U.K., France and Canada condemn Israel's Gaza operations, urging a ceasefire and more aid. Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon defends actions and demands hostage release.

The leaders of Britain, Canada and France threatened "concrete actions" against Israel if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

In a piece for The Guardian, Mr Husic says Australia "can and should be doing more" to pressure Israel, as it faces criticism from the United Nations and some former allies for only allowing "minimal" aid into war-torn Gaza.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said that “warning shots” were fired as the diplomats had "deviated from the approved route."