Israel's Gaza Assault Escalates, UN Warns of Atrocities and Humanitarian Crisis

UN officials have warned of growing atrocities in Gaza as Israel intensifies its assault on the enclave. Palestinians are facing displacement and living in unsafe conditions, with no security. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has described the situation as "apocalyptic" and warns that it is getting worse by the minute. The UN high commissioner for human rights called for all allegations of war crimes to be investigated and urged the Israeli authorities to end impunity for violations. The international community is called upon to demand an immediate ceasefire on humanitarian grounds.