The US's UN ambassador has criticised delegates of "taking advantage" of the emergency meeting to accuse Israel of genocide.

"It will endanger the lives of the hostages and further risk the mass displacement of civilians. The plans risk violating international humanitarian law," a joint statement says.

Members of the United Nations Security Council — notably the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Greece and Slovenia — have rejected Israel’s plan to expand its operations in Gaza. This position was conveyed in a video released by the countries and seen by SaharaReporters on Sunday.