Israel formally declares war on Hamas
Israel has declared war on Hamas in response to a wave of attacks that killed more than 700 Israelis and a Briton working for the country's defence forces.
The country's rescue service Zaka said its paramedics removed about 260 bodies from a music festival attended by thousands that came under Hamas attack.
In retaliation, the Israeli military says it has hit at least 800 targets in Gaza.
20-year-old Nathanel Young, a Briton serving in the Israeli Defence Services, died on the Gaza border on Saturday.
A former pupil at JFS Jewish School in north London, he was killed following a surprise attack by Palestinian militants which caught Israel off-guard on a major holiday.
Speaking to reporters at his Chequers country residence, the Prime Minister said he had spoken with the Israeli premier on Sunday to offer the UK's ongoing support, adding: "Terrorism will not prevail."
Asked what assistance is being provided to British citizens caught up in the conflict, he told reporters: "I know that there will be families who are anxious about their loved ones.
"I want to reassure them that the Foreign Office and the Government here is in close contact with our Israeli counterpart to establish the status of any British nationals on the ground."
It is understood the Government is assisting the families of several individuals in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with Mr Young's family at this "grave and significant moment", and labelled the incursion a "terrorist attack".
In response, the United States has announced it will send more munitions to Israel, and deploy an aircraft carrier and other US Navy ships to the eastern Mediterranean.
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