The UN says at least 1,373 Palestinians have been killed near aid sites since late May - Israel says its forces do not intentionally shoot civilians.

The international NGO Human Rights Watch said on Friday that alleged Israeli killings of people in Gaza near food aid distribution sites are war crimes.

Steve Witkoff's visit comes in the wake of a report accusing Israeli forces of presiding over 'regular bloodbaths'.

Israel’s far-right national security minister led prayers on Sunday at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, drawing international condemnation and escalating tensions as Israel faces strong criticism over the war in Gaza.

Gvir, who transformed himself over the decades from an outlaw and provocateur into one of Israel’s most influential politicians.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (August 3) that he was "deeply shocked" as he watched the "horrifying" videos released by Hamas of Israeli hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski that showed both of them in deteriorating physical and mental conditions.

The number of Palestinians dying from starvation due to Israel's offensive and aid restrictions continues to rise even as more aid begins to enter the besieged enclave.