Meanwhile, Nato foreign ministers debate increased weapons spending as police investigate the bloc’s purchases of military equipment
Hospitals across Gaza grind to a halt as Israel continues assault on Rafah

HOSPITALS in Gaza were reported to have virtually ground to a halt today as the Israeli assault on Gaza showed no sign of slowing.
Israel continued attacks on the southern city of Rafah despite widespread international condemnation over bombings that have killed scores of civilians.
Israel said that a fifth brigade — up to several thousand soldiers — joined troops operating in the city on Tuesday.
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