Britain said yesterday that it was suspending trade talks with Israel over its plan to escalate the war in Gaza and its blockade of humanitarian aid to Palestinians already at risk of famine. On Monday, Britain, France and Canada demanded that Israel stop this “wholly disproportionate” escalation.

The warning adds to international pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu, who announced plans for full Israeli control of Gaza despite famine warnings from experts. The joint statement condemned Israel's ongoing blockade of food,

The leaders of Britain, France, and Canada on Monday threatened action against Israel if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.