What action can Israel’s allies take over its expansion of military operations in Gaza?

By Catherine Gegout, Associate Professor in International Relations, University of Nottingham

The British, French and Canadian leaders issued a joint statement on May 19 in which they condemned Israel’s “egregious actions” in Gaza, warning that concrete action could follow if it does not stop its military offensive. They said an 11-week blockade on humanitarian aid reaching the territory had led to an “intolerable” level of human suffering.

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu – who the International…

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