UK, France, Canada Threaten Action Against Israel If Gaza Offensive Carries On

2025-05-19 02:02:16

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The leaders of Britain, France and Canada warned on Monday that their countries would take action if Israel does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions.
"The Israeli Government's denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching International Humanitarian Law," a joint statement released by the British government said.
"We oppose any attempt to expand settlements in the West Bank ... We will not hesitate to take further action, including targeted sanctions."
Meanwhile, twenty-two donor countries issued a joint statement Monday urging Israel to "allow a full resumption of aid into Gaza immediately" after the partial lifting of its blockade on the territory.
The foreign ministers of the countries, including France and Germany, said that "whilst we acknowledge indications of a limited restart of aid", the population of the war-ravaged territory "faces starvation" and "must receive the aid they desperately need".

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