A former US soldier who worked at Israel-US backed aid sites in Gaza says there was "brutality" against civilians
A former US special forces soldier, who was hired to provide security at aid collection points in Gaza, has told the BBC he's never witnessed such indiscriminate brutality against civilians. Also: Sir Keir Starmer gets a cross-party letter from 221 MPs, urging him follow France in recognising Palestine as a state. And: Thousands of hospital doctors start a five day strike over pay and conditions; their union demands a 29% rise.
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A UN agency says six thousand aid lorries are waiting to enter Gaza
The head of the UN agency working in Gaza has said civilians in the Palestinian territory have been described as looking like "walking corpses”, as fears of a widespread famine continue to grow. Also: Jeremy Corbyn confirms he's setting up a new party to challenge Labour. And the American wrestler, Hulk Hogan, has died at his home in Florida at the age of 71.
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The World Health Organisation says Gaza is seeing mass starvation
The head of the World Health Organisation has described the situation in Gaza as "manmade mass starvation". The Israeli government claims there's aid currently waiting for international organisations to distribute. Also: Two former City traders jailed for 'manipulating' interest rates have their convictions overturned after a ten-year fight for justice. And the BBC says it will show the new series of Masterchef, despite sacking its two main presenters.
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Former Unite boss Len McCluskey enjoyed private flights and football tickets
An internal report says the former Unite boss, Len McCluskey, enjoyed private flights and football tickets arranged by the company building a hotel for his union. Also: Medical officials and aid organisations are sounding the alarm about a rapid increase in starvation and malnutrition in Gaza. And an immersive show celebrating Elvis Presley in London has been described by some fans as "one of the most misleading" they’ve ever seen.
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The water regulator Ofwat is to be abolished
The environment secretary, Steve Reed, has announced what he is calling the biggest overhaul of the water sector in a generation. The move to scrap Ofwat was one of 88 recommendations made by a landmark review of the industry. Also: Israel has launched a new ground offensive in an area of central Gaza it hasn't previously targeted. And Ryanair is considering bigger bonuses for staff who catch travellers with oversized bags.
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