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
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The specs

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Tips for entertaining with ease

·         Set the table the night before. It’s a small job but it will make you feel more organised once done.

·         As the host, your mood sets the tone. If people arrive to find you red-faced and harried, they’re not going to relax until you do. Take a deep breath and try to exude calm energy.

·         Guests tend to turn up thirsty. Fill a big jug with iced water and lemon or lime slices and encourage people to help themselves.

·         Have some background music on to help create a bit of ambience and fill any initial lulls in conversations.

·         The meal certainly doesn’t need to be ready the moment your guests step through the door, but if there’s a nibble or two that can be passed around it will ward off hunger pangs and buy you a bit more time in the kitchen.

·         You absolutely don’t have to make every element of the brunch from scratch. Take inspiration from our ideas for ready-made extras and by all means pick up a store-bought dessert.

 

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Updated: January 21, 2025, 5:07 AM