UK and EU ratchet up pressure on Israel over Gaza offensive

The UK and EU have increased pressure on Israel regarding its military offensive in Gaza, with UK Foreign Minister David Lammy announcing a freeze on trade talks and the EU considering a review of its trade agreement following 17 member states’ backing. Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan warned that Israel risks becoming a “pariah state” due to the government’s actions, which he described as endangering the nation’s existence. Criticism intensified as Israel expanded its offensive, leading to dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, with warnings of potential mass starvation among civilians.

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