Morning update | Middle East Eye

Hello Middle East Eye readers.

Here are some of the key developments this morning:

 - 14 Palestinians have been killed since dawn in Gaza, including nine people seeking aid, according to Al Jazeera.

 - The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel's plan to takeover Gaza city. His spokesperson said the move marks a "dangerous escalation and risks deepening the already catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians", and will lead to more "forced displacement, killings, and massive destruction".

 - The Israeli army's chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, was reportedly "furious" with the government's plan to take control of Gaza city, according to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority. 

 - The Irish government said it will advance legislation banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.