The United States has said it is confident there will be an increase in humanitarian aid entering Gaza through the Rafah crossing at the border with Egypt in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Israel has been continuing to intensify its air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces have been seen on the territory's main north-south road, close to Gaza City.

(Picture: KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - OCTOBER 29: Distribution of medical aid and medicines to Nasser Medical Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, which recently arrived through the Rafah crossing on October 29, 2023 in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Picture credit: Getty Images).