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UN chief Antonio Guterres said he was “shocked by the appalling level of death, injury and destruction” in northern Gaza, where Israel launched a new assault that he said was aimed at preventing a resurgence of Hamas.

A spokesman for the secretary-general said in a statement that Israeli authorities had rejected “repeated efforts” to deliver “essential” humanitarian goods.

Mr Guterres warned that the “widespread devastation and deprivation” resulting from Israel’s offensive “makes the living conditions of the Palestinian population there unacceptable”, the statement said.

“This conflict continues to be waged without taking into account the requirements of international humanitarian law,” the message reads.

All parties must “respect and protect civilians” and ensure that humanitarian efforts are not impeded, Mr. Guterres said.