Overview

• The UK, France, and Canada issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s expanded Gaza military operations and aid restrictions as disproportionate and egregious actions.
• Britain has suspended free-trade negotiations with Israel, while France and Canada have threatened further sanctions if aid access is not restored and military actions are not scaled back.
• UN agencies warn that the ongoing blockade could result in the deaths of 14,000 babies within 48 hours without a significant increase in humanitarian aid.
• Israel allowed only five aid trucks into Gaza this week, a move criticized by international leaders and aid organizations as grossly inadequate given the scale of the crisis.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to take full control of Gaza, drawing accusations from opposition figures and allies that his government risks turning Israel into a global pariah.