Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu says preparations for ground assault on Rafah will ‘take some time’
by Martin Belam (now) and Sammy Gecsoyler (earlier) from World news | The Guardian on (#6KFR4)
Israeli prime minister reiterates his intention to launch a ground offensive but cautions over timing
Unicef has published a video during which spokesperson James Elder has visited what remains of the Nasser hospital medical complex in Gaza after five months of Israeli bombardment and the ground offensive there.
Visibly emotional, during the video Elder says:
The last time I was in this hospital there were thousands of people taking shelter there. I mean, look at this place. Sorry, I need a minute.
Medical staff would do 36 hour shifts. These incredible people, running, giving incredible care, to every single child with the wounds of war who needed it. Extraordinary medical staff.
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