Overview

• France, the UK, and Canada jointly condemned Israel's intensified Gaza offensive, deeming it disproportionate, and warned of concrete measures if hostilities and the blockade persist.
• The UK has suspended free-trade negotiations with Israel, while the EU launched a review of its association agreement, citing human rights concerns under Article 2.
• Israel has allowed limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, but international leaders and agencies describe this as grossly inadequate, with two million people facing starvation according to the WHO.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Western criticism, arguing it rewards Hamas and undermines Israel's defensive efforts, as Israeli forces push for full control of Gaza.
• France, the UK, and Canada reaffirm their commitment to recognizing a Palestinian state, aiming to advance a two-state solution at the upcoming UN conference in June.