Israeli ambassador told UK will not ‘stand by’ as offensive on Gaza escalates Foreign Secretary David Lammy hit out at the renewed military offensive in the Gaza strip and the restrictions on aid. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Full list of UK sanctions against Israel over Gaza Foreign secretary David Lammy announced a series of further measures on Tuesday The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
The West has finally spoken up on Gaza – but it must not stop there THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Britain has hit Israel with further sanctions and suspended trade talks as it dramatically steps up its response to the humanitarian crisis. Now others must join to stop this violence The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Marco Rubio suggests US ‘engagement’ led to limited aid entering Gaza US secretary of state appears to acknowledge that humanitarian assistance is not reaching Gaza in ‘sufficient amounts’. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025
Israel still blocking aid for Gaza despite promise to lift siege, says UN Continued restrictions come as opposition leader says Israel is becoming pariah nation that ‘kills babies as a hobby’ The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Why Starmer’s government has waited until now to take action on Israel NEWS ANALYSIS: As David Lammy announces the suspension of trade talks with Israel and new sanctions over the Gaza humanitarian crisis, political editor David Maddox explains why action wasn’t taken sooner The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
The Guardian view on the calls to save Gaza: Palestinians need deeds, not words Editorial: Israel faces growing international condemnation. But more is required to restore aid and bring a ceasefire The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
UK, France, Canada warn Israel of sanctions: Is opinion shifting on Gaza? UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers as European leaders mount pressure on Israel to end its Gaza offensive. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025
A moment of judgment has come at last: not just for Netanyahu but for his enablers Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza has prompted international condemnation, but many of those critics will face their own reckoning, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
UK suspends trade talks with Israel and attacks ‘repellent’ extremism Foreign secretary David Lammy condemns blocking of aid trucks and calls by Israeli ministers to ‘purify Gaza’ The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Lammy ‘begged’ to ‘save children’s lives’ in Gaza as MPs call for tougher action David Lammy announced new measures against Israel but Labour and Tory backbenchers urged him to go further. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements. Euronews · May 20, 2025
UK ramps up pressure on Israel over actions in Gaza and West Bank Foreign Secretary David Lammy set out a series of measures in a Commons statement. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
U.K. suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and has leveled new sanctions targeting West Bank settlements as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Israel-Gaza latest: Netanyahu says all of Gaza will be under Israeli control ‘in the end’ UN says it has been unable to distribute food to Gaza despite Israel lifting an 11-week blockade
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Israel is letting a trickle of aid into Gaza for the first time in 2 1/2 months. Here's what to know Israel has begun allowing a trickle of food and medicine into the Gaza Strip after sealing the territory’s 2 million Palestinians off from all imports for more than 2 1/2 months
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 What can the UK actually do if Israel is sanctioned over Gaza bombardment? Keir Starmer faces calls to impose restrictions on everything from sales of fighter-jet parts to bans from international music events
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Netanyahu is turning Israel into a global pariah – the world has finally run out of patience ANALYSIS: The joint statement by the UK, France and Canada – combined with UK sanctions and suspension of trade talks – shows the international community has finally run out of patience with Israel, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025 First Thing: UN says 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours under Israeli aid blockade UK, France and Canada warn Israel of action if ‘egregious’ conduct in Gaza continues. Plus, Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine
Euronews · May 20, 2025 Hungary approves bill to withdraw from International Criminal Court Hungary's parliament approved a bill to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's criticisms of the court's impartiality.
Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025 UK, France, Canada threaten ‘concrete actions’ against Israel over Gaza Husam Zumlot, Palestine’s ambassador to UK, urges arms embargo and support in holding ‘war criminals’ accountable.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 UN warns 14,000 babies could die within 48 hours under Israel siege of Gaza Humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said the five aid trucks allowed into the strip on Monday were a “drop in the ocean” amid international condemnation of Israel
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Israeli MP hits out at own country for ‘killing babies as a hobby’ The criticism comes after Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 60 people overnight
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 UK, France and Canada unite to condemn Israel’s ‘egregious actions’ IN FULL
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025 EU to review trade relations with Israel over ‘untenable’ situation in Gaza, says top diplomat – as it happened Kaja Kallas says ‘strong majority’ of EU foreign ministers backs move to pressure Israel after UK suspends trade talks