UN calls reports about possible expansion of Israeli Gaza operations ‘deeply alarming’

(Reuters) -The United Nations on Tuesday called reports about a possible decision to expand Israel’s military operations throughout the Gaza Strip “deeply alarming” if true.

U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca told a U.N. Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza that such a move “would risk catastrophic consequences … and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza.

“International law is clear in the regard; Gaza is and must remain an integral part…