Israeli Opposition, EU, Public Figures Call for Gaza Sanctions Amid Diplomacy Crisis

Amid escalating international concern over Israel's actions in Gaza, opposition politicians in Israel have criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government for diplomatic failures, particularly following the UK's threat to recognize a Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire and peace talks. European lawmakers, including Maltese MEPs, have called on the European Union to suspend its trade agreement with Israel and impose sanctions on Netanyahu's government, accusing it of breaching international humanitarian law amid a blockade causing mass starvation in Gaza. A notable group of Israeli public figures, including former officials and cultural leaders, has publicly urged the international community to impose crippling sanctions on Israel, condemning its campaign in Gaza and the potential forced displacement of Palestinians. These developments highlight growing internal and external pressure on Israel in response to the humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict, with calls for accountability intensifying among various international and Israeli voices. The situation reflects a deepening diplomatic and moral crisis, as governments and prominent individuals weigh in on the consequences of the war and the blockade on Gaza.