Netanyahu Rejects UK, France, Canada Gaza Sanctions Threats

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney jointly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s intensified military operations in Gaza, calling the actions "egregious" and threatening further concrete actions unless Israel ceases its offensive and lifts restrictions on humanitarian aid. They emphasized Israel's right to defend itself but criticized the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and warned against expanding settlements in the West Bank. Netanyahu sharply rebuked the Western leaders, accusing them of offering Hamas a "huge prize" by demanding Israel halt a defensive war and warning that the war would continue until Hamas is defeated and hostages are released. He reiterated Israel's commitment to total victory over Hamas, rejecting calls for a Palestinian state and citing support for U.S. proposals to reshape Gaza. The UN humanitarian chief noted minimal aid was allowed into Gaza but stressed it was insufficient given the ongoing blockade and suffering. This exchange highlights growing tensions between Israel and some of its Western allies over the Gaza conflict and the worsening humanitarian situation.