Overview
- David Lammy, the UK Foreign Secretary, stated in Parliament that Israel's blockade of aid to Gaza constitutes a 'breach of international law.'
- Downing Street later clarified that Israel's actions are 'at risk' of breaching international humanitarian law, emphasizing that only courts can make definitive judgments.
- Israel resumed airstrikes on Gaza following the collapse of ceasefire talks, with over 400 deaths reported and significant civilian casualties worsening the humanitarian crisis.
- The UK government ruled out an arms embargo on Israel, despite criticism from human rights groups over its arms trade policies.
- Hamas has demanded the full withdrawal of Israeli troops and an end to the war in exchange for the release of remaining hostages, a key sticking point in negotiations.