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Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced his ministry was summoning the Israeli ambassador over the country's expansion of its military operations in Gaza
The UK government said it has slapped new sanctions on Israel over the Gaza conflict. (Image: AFP/File)
The British government on Tuesday said it has paused free-trade agreement negotiations with Israel against its actions in Gaza. It said they have also slapped new sanctions on West Bank settlers over the conflict.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy also announced his ministry was summoning the Israeli ambassador over Israel’s expansion of its military operations in the occupied Palestinian territory, launched in the wake of the October 2023 attack by Hamas militants.
Location :London, United Kingdom (UK)
First Published:News world UK Pauses Trade Talks With Israel, Summons Envoy Over Gaza Conflict
