UN calls on Israel to cease Rafah offensive

Long: The United Nations has urged Israel against further military action in the city of Rafah, after dozens of Palestinians were killed during an Israeli hostage rescue operation.

Also in the programme: Germany’s Chancellor Sholz has called on EU countries to ramp up their ammunition production; and Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue turns 100.

(Image: Child looks at a destroyed house in Rafah. Credit: Rex/Shutterstock)