UK Suspends Israel Trade Talks Over Gaza Aid Blockade Amid International Outcry
UK Suspends Israel Trade Talks Over Gaza Aid Blockade Amid International Outcry

UK Suspends Israel Trade Talks Over Gaza Aid Blockade Amid International Outcry

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Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement of easing the siege on Gaza, the United Nations reports that humanitarian aid remains critically insufficient, with only a handful of aid trucks allowed into the territory amid an ongoing blockade that has pushed Palestinians to the brink of famine. The UN and multiple international actors, including Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and European nations, have condemned Israel’s restrictions on aid delivery, warning of severe starvation and calling for the full, impartial resumption of humanitarian assistance through the UN and NGOs. Israel’s plan to control aid distribution through military and private hubs has been rejected by the UN and foreign ministers, who consider it politicized and dangerous. In response to the crisis, the UK has suspended trade negotiations with Israel, summoned its ambassador, and threatened sanctions, labeling Israel’s blockade as "monstrous" and extremism, while EU foreign ministers have favored reviewing the bloc’s trade agreement with Israel. UN officials have stressed the urgent need for aid, highlighting that thousands of infants in Gaza are at immediate risk of death without increased assistance. The international community's mounting pressure reflects deep concern over the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza under the current blockade and military offensive.

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