United Kingdom halts trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive

London freezes negotiations and intensifies sanctions in response to growing humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-20

The latest news on Israel and Palestine. We now know that the United Kingdom has just suspended its free trade negotiations with Israel and summoned the Israeli ambassador following Israel's expanded military operations in Gaza.


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