Britain, France and Canada Condemn Israel’s Expansion of Gaza War

Since 19 months ago, Western allies have expressed the sharpest condemnation yet over Israel's threats to escalate the Gaza war and blockade humanitarian aid, heightening international tensions. Britain recently suspended trade talks on a free-trade agreement with Israel while France and Canada issued a rare reprimand, urging the resumption of peace talks as Israel expanded its military offensive. The criticism underscores the growing frustration among some allies over Israel's escalation, given the high Palestinian death toll and dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza.