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U.K., France and Canada threaten ‘concrete actions’ against Israel, including sanctions

  • The leaders of the UK, France, and Canada issued a joint statement on May 19, 2025, threatening concrete actions including sanctions if Israel does not halt its Gaza offensive and lift humanitarian restrictions.
  • The statement came after Israel intensified its military operations in Gaza in response to the assault by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis and has since escalated into a 19-month conflict causing more than 53,000 Palestinian fatalities.
  • The leaders condemned Israel's offensive as 'wholly disproportionate' and called for Hamas to release hostages, while Israel acknowledged limited aid entry under ally pressure amid a blockade since March 2025.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responded furiously on May 20, 2025, accusing the leaders of rewarding Hamas’s attack and reaffirmed Israel's goal of total victory and control over all of Gaza.
  • The joint Western threat signals escalating diplomatic pressure on Israel, potentially affecting future international support, as aid agencies warn of famine risks and the conflict shows no immediate signs of resolution.
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IOL Portugal broke the news in Portugal on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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