Middle East crisis live: UK continues to ‘push Israel to allow more crossings to be open’ into Gaza for aid delivery

Middle East crisis live: UK continues to ‘push Israel to allow more crossings to be open’ into Gaza for aid delivery

UK foreign secretary David Cameron says his country is pushing for ‘healthcare, water and sanitation to be restored’

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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