UN Security Council's growing anger

The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong statement reminding the Israeli and Palestinian leadership of their obligations under international law.

There is increasing concern over the ferocity of Israel's military operations

It is calling for Israel to implement recent UN resolutions calling for both a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities and towns.

A statement made after an emergency session of the council on Sunday evening criticised the Israeli use of force during its incursions into the West Bank.

There is growing anger among Security Council diplomats about the failure of both the Israelis and the Palestinians to act on recent UN resolutions.