US top diplomat Antony Blinken is about to arrive in Israel to meet Israeli officials

The Israeli blockade of Gaza is provoking a humanitarian crisis in the territory, with its sole power station running out of fuel the situation is set to get worse, as international diplomacy focus on getting essential supplies back in.

With the situation in Gaza deteriorating the United Nations say that 340,000 people have been forced to leave their homes, though with exit crossings closed their routes to safety are limited.

Politically and militarily Israel has been preparing for a ground war, and in the US Joe Biden has expressed strong support for its ally - but the American leader also said they must abide by the laws of war.