The “worst case scenario” of famine is currently taking place in Gaza, according to an alert issued by a UN-backed initiative. Follow for live updates.

Donald Trump has removed a key obstacle to Sir Keir Starmer officially recognising a Palestinian state as the prime minister prepares to discuss the issue at a crucial cabinet meeting this week.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi are meeting today with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Florida, a source familiar with the matter says.