The Trump administration has attacked the BBC over its reporting in Gaza, claiming that the broadcaster takes Hamas’ word as “total truth”. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was discussing reports of Israeli security forces shooting dead Palestinians queuing for food when she took a swipe at the broadcaster.

"The claim the BBC took down a story after reviewing footage is completely wrong. We did not remove any story and we stand by our journalism. "Our news stories and headlines about Sunday's aid distribution centre incident were updated throughout the day with the latest fatality figures as they came in from various sources.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution Wednesday demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it’s not linked to the release of hostages.

The U_N_ Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.”