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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Helen Corbett

Israeli ambassador told UK will not ‘stand by’ as offensive on Gaza escalates

Israel’s ambassador was told that the UK will not “stand by” amid escalating military operations in Gaza as the relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu’s government deteriorates.

The UK suspended trade deal talks with Israel, sanctioned West Bank settlers and summoned the country’s ambassador on Tuesday in a bid to ramp up pressure.

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