UK, France, Canada Warn Israel Over Gaza Actions

The United Kingdom has suspended free trade agreement negotiations with Israel and imposed new sanctions on West Bank settlers in response to intensified Israeli military operations in Gaza and ongoing settler violence. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly condemned the Netanyahu government's policies, particularly the blockade of humanitarian aid and military escalation causing civilian suffering. The UK joined France and Canada in warning of further concrete actions if Israel does not ease restrictions and halt its offensive. Israel's government dismissed the UK's measures as unjustified, insisting external pressure will not affect military objectives. The UK government stressed the urgent need for more humanitarian aid in Gaza and for Israel to comply with international law. This move represents one of the strongest rebukes by close Western allies since the October 2023 Hamas attacks.