Dire is the word being used by the United Nations to describe the situation in Gaza as food and water runs out.\xa0
Israel says they've dropped around 6000 bombs on the enclave since the fighting with Hamas broke out.\xa0
The UK's confirmed a military support package for Israel, promising maritime patrol and surveillance planes.\xa0
And US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East, vowing unending support to Israel.\xa0
US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking that Blinken called his visit 'overwhelming'.\xa0
He says it's as the death toll on both sides rises beyond 2,600, including 27 Americans.\xa0
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