Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his planned military takeover of Gaza City in the face of growing international condemnation and anger, with United Nations officials warning Sunday the move would lead to “another calamity” in the embattled,

The US's UN ambassador has criticised delegates of "taking advantage" of the emergency meeting to accuse Israel of genocide.

The Israeli prime minister is pushing to take control of Gaza’s largest urban hub despite a wave of global criticism.