**UK’s Outrage Against Israel Grows as Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens**
The UK government has finally lost patience with Israel, joining other world leaders in condemning the country’s actions in Gaza. Speaking to MPs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy sounded genuinely angry about the suffering of innocent children in Gaza.
**A Year and a Half of War**
More than a year and a half of war has ravaged Gaza, with Israel’s military campaign causing immense destruction and human suffering. The UK government is now calling out Israel for its “utterly inadequate” response to the humanitarian crisis, which has left millions of civilians on the brink of starvation.
**UK’s Growing Disapproval**
The UK is not alone in its disapproval of Israel’s actions. France, Canada, and other countries have also joined the criticism, with the EU reviewing its association agreement with Israel. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said a “strong majority” of members favored looking again at the 25-year-old agreement.
**Threats of Concrete Action**
The UK has signed a strongly worded joint statement with France and Canada, condemning Israel’s military action and warning of further concrete actions if the humanitarian situation in Gaza does not improve. Another statement was signed by 27 donor countries, including the UK, condemning a new Gaza aid delivery model promoted by Israel.
**Aid Agencies Slam New Model**
The UN and its donors have slammed the new model as poorly conceived and politically motivated, saying it cannot replace the decades-long tried and tested international humanitarian ecosystem in Gaza. A representative of an aid agency operating in Gaza called the new model “totally premature” and said Israel had never provided evidence to back up its assertion that Hamas was responsible for the widespread diversion of aid.
**MPs Call for Recognition of Palestinian State**
During a passionate debate in the House of Commons, Foreign Secretary David Lammy clashed with his Conservative opposite number, Dame Priti Patel, who suggested Hamas was benefiting from international criticism of Israel. Several MPs said Britain wasn’t going far enough and called for recognition of a Palestinian state.
**Israel’s Supporters Exasperated**
Israel’s supporters are increasingly exasperated and fearful that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest military operation will heap misery on Gaza. Even US President Donald Trump has expressed impatience, warning that “a lot of people are starving” as he concluded his regional tour last week.
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