Israel has reportedly boycotted ceasefire talks due to take place in Cairo today, because Hamas refuses to confirm which of its hostages are still alive.

It leaves hopes of a truce before Ramadan hanging in the balance.

The US said yesterday that Israel had already agreed to a framework deal, which includes ramping up aid. And it can’t come soon enough, with 15 children dying of malnutrition and dehydration in just one Gaza City hospital – as air strikes claim more lives in the south.