The U.S. and Israel are seeking to replace the traditional U.N.-led aid distribution system in Gaza, asserting that Hamas militants siphon off supplies.

At least 94 Palestinians were killed Sunday by Israeli military fire across Gaza while trying to collect food aid, making it one of the deadliest days for humanitarian seekers in recent months.

Sir Sadiq Khan called on the UK government to immediately recognise a Palestinian state amid growing warnings of children starving in Gaza. The London Mayor’s intervention piled pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to take tougher action against Israel as it has severely limited aid into the besieged strip as it pursues its war against terror group Hamas.

The maximum number of casualties were reported from northern Gaza, where at least 67 people were killed while entering the region through the Zikim crossing with Israel, the report said citing the health ministry in the Palestinian territory and local hospitals.

Israel brought its delegation home from Gaza ceasefire talks for consultations on Thursday after Hamas delivered a new response to a proposal for a truce and hostages deal.