The UK has halted trade negotiations with Israel and imposed new sanctions on West Bank settlers amid escalating violence in Gaza. Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the situation as 'monstrous' after Israel's military operations worsened conditions. Global experts warn of imminent famine due to the blockade of basic supplies. Despite some aid being permitted, UN officials indicate that this is insufficient for addressing the dire humanitarian crisis. Prime Minister Starmer highlighted the intolerable nature of the situation, urging immediate action for humanitarian access to Gaza.
We must call this what it is, it is extremism, it is dangerous, it is repellent, it is monstrous.
The UN's humanitarian chief said the supplies allowed into Gaza were a drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed.
Global experts have warned of a looming famine because the Israeli government has blockaded supplies of food, fuel and medicine into Gaza for the last 11 weeks.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the current situation intolerable, emphasizing that humanitarian aid needs to get in at pace.
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