Welcome to bbc news. Im lukwesa burak. We start with the latest on the israel gaza war. Theres growing diplomatic pressure to find ways to get food and other essential aid into gaza and civilians out in the face of israeli bombardments in retaliation for the attacks by hamas. The group, which is designated as a Terror Organisation by many western governments including the uk, launched the assault on saturday. These are the main developments on day six of the conflict. The United Nations says more than 338,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in gaza, stressing essential food, fuel and water must reach the enclave. The israeli Prime Minister, benjamin netanyahu, has established a National Emergency government with Opposition Leader benny gantz. It comes as israel continues its mass mobilisation of troops. Hundreds of thousands are on the southern border with gaza. President biden says hes told mr netanyahu that israel must abide by the rules of war in its fight against hamas.