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An immediate ceasefire is now “a matter of life and death for millions” of Palestinians, the head of the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) told a UN emergency meeting Monday, warning that basic services are crumbling in Gaza and that medicine, food, water and fuel are running out. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).