US concerned about situation in Gaza

Israel is reviewing the letter, an Israeli official was reported as saying, adding the country "takes this matter seriously" and intends to "address the concerns raised".

The first group of migrants stopped in international waters by the Italian authorities is arriving this morning in Albania for asylum processing. This deal, which has been called controversial, was signed by the 2 countries last year.

(Pic: A Palestinian boy pulls a small cart past the rubble of houses in Khan Younis; Credit: Reuters)