Troops already holding outskirts of territory’s capital, military says, while Israel approves huge new illegal settlement splitting West BankIsrael expands Gaza City offensiveNine students in Gaza with full scholarships to study at British universities have been told the UK government is working to facilitate their evacuation.The students – who have all been awarded Chevening scholarships, funded by the Foreign Office in recognition of their potential as future leaders – welcomed the development on Wednesday, but dozens more Palestinians in Gaza with university places are still awaiting news. Continue reading…