Overview

• The UK has suspended trade talks with Israel, and the EU is formally reviewing its trade agreement over alleged human rights violations in Gaza.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to take full control of Gaza, citing security and diplomatic reasons, despite international criticism.
• Israel recently allowed a small number of aid trucks into Gaza after a near-total blockade since March 2, but humanitarian groups deem the aid insufficient to address the severe crisis.
• The UN warns that 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours without urgent aid, as famine conditions escalate under the ongoing blockade.
• Netanyahu accuses Western leaders of emboldening Hamas with their criticism, vowing to continue the military campaign until Hamas is defeated and hostages are released.