The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) warned Israel it could face war crimes charges if it pushes ahead with an invasion of Rafah.
Karim Khan, a British lawyer, said he was “deeply concerned” about the potential assault on the southern Gazan city where 1.4 million Palestinians are understood to be sheltering, and reiterated that those who commit war crimes “will be held accountable”.
International pressure was mounting on Monday against the planned attack on the last remaining Gazan enclave, with Lord Cameron urging Israel to “stop and think seriously” before taking any further action.
The Foreign Secretary said Britain was “very concerned” after Israel ordered troops on standby to close in on the city, and called again for a “sustainable ceasefire”.