The latest from the Israel-Gaza war - in pictures

Smoke ammunition fired by Israeli troops near the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel. AFP
Smoke ammunition fired by Israeli troops near the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel. AFP
Israeli soldiers react during the funeral of Capt Liron Snir at the Mount Herzl military cemetery, Jerusalem. Reuters
Israeli soldiers react during the funeral of Capt Liron Snir at the Mount Herzl military cemetery, Jerusalem. Reuters
Egyptian paramedics transport a Palestinian child arriving from Gaza to an ambulance at the Rafah border crossing. AFP
Egyptian paramedics transport a Palestinian child arriving from Gaza to an ambulance at the Rafah border crossing. AFP
An Israeli tank appears through a soldier's night vision scope near the Gaza Strip in southern Israel. Getty Images
An Israeli tank appears through a soldier's night vision scope near the Gaza Strip in southern Israel. Getty Images
A Palestinian mother holds her newborn in a maternity hospital in Rafah, after he was evacuated from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city. Reuters
A Palestinian mother holds her newborn in a maternity hospital in Rafah, after he was evacuated from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city. Reuters
Israeli artillery train its guns towards the Gaza Strip in Southern Israel. Getty Images
Israeli artillery train its guns towards the Gaza Strip in Southern Israel. Getty Images
A family watch news updates on the Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners swap deal, near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
A family watch news updates on the Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners swap deal, near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
People demonstrate outside the Kyria defence complex as the political cabinet hold a meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel. Getty Images
People demonstrate outside the Kyria defence complex as the political cabinet hold a meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel. Getty Images
A wounded Palestinian child is carried into Nasser Hospital following an Israeli bombardment on Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip. AP
A wounded Palestinian child is carried into Nasser Hospital following an Israeli bombardment on Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip. AP
An Israeli soldier takes position behind a wall in Gaza, as Israel's war against Hamas continues. Reuters
An Israeli soldier takes position behind a wall in Gaza, as Israel's war against Hamas continues. Reuters
Palestinians mourn their relatives killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, at a hospital in Khan Younis. AP
Palestinians mourn their relatives killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, at a hospital in Khan Younis. AP
People receive bags of flour at a distribution centre of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), in the Rafah refugee camp. AFP
People receive bags of flour at a distribution centre of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), in the Rafah refugee camp. AFP
Israel's military transports Palestinian detainees from the Gaza Strip, near Israel's border with Gaza, in southern Israel. Reuters
Israel's military transports Palestinian detainees from the Gaza Strip, near Israel's border with Gaza, in southern Israel. Reuters
Palestinians amongst the rubble of a building destroyed by an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis, Gaza. Bloomberg
Palestinians amongst the rubble of a building destroyed by an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis, Gaza. Bloomberg
Thomas Hand, father of Emily Hand, during a press conference by family members of hostages in Gaza, at the Israeli embassy, London. Getty Images
Thomas Hand, father of Emily Hand, during a press conference by family members of hostages in Gaza, at the Israeli embassy, London. Getty Images
A man consoles a young Palestinian girl at Nasser Medical Hospital, Khan Yunis, Gaza. Getty Images
A man consoles a young Palestinian girl at Nasser Medical Hospital, Khan Yunis, Gaza. Getty Images
A mother covers her daughter as a siren signals incoming rockets launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, in Tel Aviv. Reuters
A mother covers her daughter as a siren signals incoming rockets launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, in Tel Aviv. Reuters
Palestinian medics care for babies evacuated from Al Shifa Hospital to the Emirates Hospital in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
Palestinian medics care for babies evacuated from Al Shifa Hospital to the Emirates Hospital in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
A child collects firewood in a camp provided by the UN for displaced Palestinians who lost their homes in Israeli raids, in Khan Yunis. EPA
A child collects firewood in a camp provided by the UN for displaced Palestinians who lost their homes in Israeli raids, in Khan Yunis. EPA
Personal items recovered from the Supernova music festival on display for family and relatives to collect in Caesarea, Israel. Getty Images
Personal items recovered from the Supernova music festival on display for family and relatives to collect in Caesarea, Israel. Getty Images
Palestinians flee the Zeitoun district, southern Gaza Strip, as battles between Israel and Hamas continue. AFP
Palestinians flee the Zeitoun district, southern Gaza Strip, as battles between Israel and Hamas continue. AFP
Thousands gathered at the State Library for the weekly protest in support of Palestinians in Melbourne, Australia. Paul Stafford / The National
Thousands gathered at the State Library for the weekly protest in support of Palestinians in Melbourne, Australia. Paul Stafford / The National
Palestinian rescuers evacuate an injured woman following an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis refugee camp. AP
Palestinian rescuers evacuate an injured woman following an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis refugee camp. AP
A rally to call for a ceasefire held at Dorchester Square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. AFP
A rally to call for a ceasefire held at Dorchester Square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. AFP
Palestinians flee to the southern Gaza Strip along Salah al-Din Street, during the ongoing Israeli bombardment. AP
Palestinians flee to the southern Gaza Strip along Salah al-Din Street, during the ongoing Israeli bombardment. AP
Palestinians check taxis that were hit by the Israeli military along Salah al-Din Street, on the outskirts of Gaza city. AP
Palestinians check taxis that were hit by the Israeli military along Salah al-Din Street, on the outskirts of Gaza city. AP
Thousands of Palestinians flee to the southern Gaza Strip along Salah al-Din Street. AP
Thousands of Palestinians flee to the southern Gaza Strip along Salah al-Din Street. AP
Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip amid the continuing ground operation against Hamas. Reuters
Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip amid the continuing ground operation against Hamas. Reuters
Palestinians search for survivors in the rubble of a building following Israeli bombardment in Khan Yunis. AFP
Palestinians search for survivors in the rubble of a building following Israeli bombardment in Khan Yunis. AFP
Palestinians injured in air strikes arrive at Nasser Medical Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza. Getty Images
Palestinians injured in air strikes arrive at Nasser Medical Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza. Getty Images
Palestinians collect books from the rubble of a cultural centre following an Israeli strike in Rafah. AFP
Palestinians collect books from the rubble of a cultural centre following an Israeli strike in Rafah. AFP
Notices dropped by the Israeli military over Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip calling for those remaining to leave the area. AFP
Notices dropped by the Israeli military over Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip calling for those remaining to leave the area. AFP
A man walks among debris at the site of an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Reuters
A man walks among debris at the site of an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Reuters
Israeli flags on the top of destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip. AP
Israeli flags on the top of destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip. AP
Palestinians line to collect water in Rafah on Saturday, November 18. AP
Palestinians line to collect water in Rafah on Saturday, November 18. AP

 


 

New UK refugee system

 

  • A new “core protection” for refugees moving from permanent to a more basic, temporary protection
  • Shortened leave to remain - refugees will receive 30 months instead of five years
  • A longer path to settlement with no indefinite settled status until a refugee has spent 20 years in Britain
  • To encourage refugees to integrate the government will encourage them to out of the core protection route wherever possible.
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  • Refugees will have a reduced right to public funds
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