In a joint statement the countries call for an end to the war and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

An aid worker in Gaza has told Sky News the food situation in the enclave is "absolutely desperate" and "the worst it's ever been".

Twenty-eight countries including Britain, Japan and a host of European nations issued a joint statement Monday saying the war in Gaza “must end now” — the latest sign of allies' sharpening language as Israel's isolation deepens.

Joint declaration by UK, EU official, and 25 nations denounces humanitarian conditions in Gaza, criticizes Israeli policy, and urges immediate ceasefire and hostage release.

Liberal frontbenchers have condemned the Albanese government’s decision to sign a joint letter calling for the immediate end to the conflict in Gaza.

Local hospitals in the Gaza Strip say that Israeli strikes across the territory overnight killed at least 31 people.

Follow NBC News' coverage for live updates about the Israel-Hamas war: Hostage deal reached to pause fighting in Gaza.

The first phase, which took effect Jan. 19, called for a six-week pause in fighting, along with the release of 33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian detainees ...

About 240 Israeli and foreign nationals have been held hostage in Gaza for a month. Many Israelis are calling for Israel to release all Palestinian detainees in exchange for the captives' freedom.

Rachael Cummings, humanitarian director for Save The Children, speaks to Sky News as Foreign Secretary David Lammy promises £40m for humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

Netanyahu held a call with Pope Leo XIV, where he expressed optimism about the hostage talks, while the Pope asked to keep sacred places safe from the war.