Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel's plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation UN experts demanded action on Wednesday to avert the "annihilation" of Palestinians in Gaza,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the population of Gaza will be displaced to the south after his security cabinet approved an expanded military operation in the enclave that a minister described as a plan to “conquer” the territory.

Israel’s plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.