British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Israel's military escalation in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire and an increase in humanitarian aid

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was "appalled" by Israel's military escalation in the Gaza Strip, underlining the intolerable suffering of the population. In a joint statement with the leaders of France and Canada, he called for a ceasefire as a solution to the release of hostages and denounced the settlement of the West Bank. Starmer announced the suspension of negotiations for a free trade agreement with Israel and the imposition of sanctions against violent settlers, while Israel responded by criticizing external pressure.