UK and other allies losing patience with Israel over Gaza war

UK and other allies losing patience with Israel over Gaza war

In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza lasting more than a year and a half, the stance of Britain towards Israel seems to have shifted dramatically. During a session with Members of Parliament, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed strong emotions of anger and concern. Sir Keir emphasized the unbearable suffering endured in Gaza, particularly by innocent children, labeling the situation as “intolerable.” Furthermore, he criticized Israel’s minimal efforts to allow aid into the region, deeming it “utterly inadequate.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Lammy denounced the abominable conditions in Gaza, condemning Israel’s actions as monstrous. He particularly took aim at the extreme statement from Israel’s finance minister suggesting the displacement of Gaza’s civilian population. Lammy warned that Israel’s behavior was not only isolating the country from its international allies but also tarnishing its global reputation. The implications of such actions were not overlooked by other global entities either, as the EU considered revising its longstanding association agreement with Israel following the recent escalations.

Moreover, collective efforts against Israel were on the rise as Britain, France, and Canada jointly issued a strong statement condemning Israel’s military operations and threatening further actions if the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was not addressed. Furthermore, disapproval of Israel’s new Gaza aid delivery model was evident as 27 donor countries, including the UK, criticized the initiative. This controversial model aimed to replace established humanitarian agencies with civilian contractors supported by the Israeli military, a move deemed inadequate and politically driven by critics. These international disputes reveal a growing impatience with Israel’s handling of the crisis, even as voices advocating for the recognition of a Palestinian state gain momentum in Britain

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