Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says 33 people have died from malnutrition in the last 48 hours, including 12 children.

The UN agency for Palestinians says it has thousands of truckloads of supplies near Gaza which it wants to deliver.

As the region wakes to fresh developments, tensions, diplomacy and resilience define the headlines. From shifting alliances and security concerns to economic reforms and cultural milestones, West Asia enters a new day of high-stakes politics and fast-moving stories.

The UN's humanitarian agency warns only a "trickle" of aid is getting into Gaza - Israel says 800 trucks are inside Gaza waiting for collection.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a strong statement on the situation in Gaza, which has deteriorated fast and gone “beyond the world’s worst fears”. “Gaza is in the grip of a humanitarian catastrophe.

US negotiators blamed Hamas for lacking "good faith" while dozens of countries, news outlets, and humanitarian organizations all urged Israel to allow aid into Gaza without delay.

The joint statement comes as Palestinians face worsening starvation, daily massacres at "aid sites" and the ongoing blockade of humanitarian assistance.

In a joint statement the countries call for an end to the war and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.