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Another 50 families said they were willing to accept the children, but had not asked for their return.

Many families have been forced to flee in darkness toward western Gaza.

They are touring, says London's Antony Costa, not only because they love it, but also because "we've got to work to provide for our families and put food on the table".

Level Trust, a Luton-based charity that provides free school supplies to families, said demand for its services had risen by up to 20% compared with last year.

She said that many people do not realise the impact deaths like Lyra's can have on families.