London: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has threatened to impose further sanctions on Israel unless a ceasefire in Gaza is reached soon. Speaking before the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, Lammy stated that the ongoing situation is intolerable.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, the British government recently imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers from the extremist far-right government due to human rights violations. The move signals an escalation in the UK’s stance against actions perceived as exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Lammy emphasized the importance of reaching a peaceful resolution and expressed concern over the impact of continued hostilities on civilians. The UK government is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to take additional measures if necessary to encourage de-escalation and a return to negotiations.