UK Suspends Trade Talks with Israel Amid Gaza Offensive
The United Kingdom has suspended free trade negotiations with Israel and imposed sanctions on West Bank settlers in response to Israel's military actions in Gaza. Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the blockade of humanitarian aid and rhetoric from Israeli ministers as "morally wrong" and "an affront to the values of the British people." The UK also summoned the Israeli ambassador and is considering further sanctions against senior Israeli officials. These measures mark a significant shift in the UK's diplomatic stance towards Israel, reflecting growing international frustration over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza