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UK Halts Trade Talks, Condemns Israel's Gaza Actions

5/20/2025

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Britain has halted free trade talks with Israel and summoned its ambassador, condemning Israel's military actions in Gaza. Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed that these actions jeopardize UK-Israel relations. In response, Israel's foreign ministry accused Britain of harboring an "anti-Israel obsession." The UK, joined by France and Canada, is considering further measures against Israel.

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Britain has halted free trade talks with Israel and summoned its ambassador, condemning Israel's military actions in Gaza. Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed that these actions jeopardize UK-Israel relations. In response, Israel's foreign ministry accused Britain of harboring an "anti-Israel obsession." The UK, joined by France and Canada, is considering further measures against Israel.