The UN Security Council is due to meet shortly in emergency session on Sunday in New York following the Israeli cabinet’s decision to again expand its military operation inside the Gaza Strip and take full control of the key population centre of Gaza City. UN chief António Guterres described it as a “dangerous escalation” for the two million civilians trapped in the enclave as well as the remaining Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas and other militants. Follow our Meetings Coverage Section’s live reporting of the crisis meeting and UN News app users can follow here.
