Western allies ramp up pressure on Israel

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International pressure on Israel is growing as its renewed Gaza offensive draws condemnation, with the UK suspending trade talks and sanctioning settlers, while the EU reviews ties, calling the situation “catastrophic.”

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00:00International pressure is mounting on Israel as its renewed military offensive in Gaza draws growing condemnation.

00:08On Tuesday, the UK suspended trade talks with Israel and imposed sanctions on violent settlers in the occupied West Bank,

00:15while the EU also announced it will review ties with Israel,

00:20with its policy chief calling the situation in Gaza catastrophic and Israel's action as beyond proportionate self-defense.

00:28Right, this comes up just a day after the UK, France and Canada warned of concrete actions,

00:35including targeted sanctions if Israel doesn't halt its offensive and allow aid in.

00:40Now, despite that, Israel vowed to expand operations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring plans to take full control of Gaza.

00:48Since May 5th, Israel has been conducting a new military offensive in Gaza, with hundreds have been killed since then.

00:55The United Nations also confirms that no aid has yet been distributed in Gaza,

01:01despite aid lorries starting to cross the border after an 11-week blockade by Israel.

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