Israel’s isolation

• Canada, France, and the UK have halted trade talks with Israel, indicating growing isolation over the brutal campaign on Gaza.

• Over 3,000 residents have been killed since the ceasefire ended on March 18, and Israel’s chokehold on aid and humanitarian supplies has led to thousands starving.

• Donald Trump, President of Israel’s ally, the U.S., referred to this issue during a trip to West Asia.

• Despite the rebukes, Netanyahu has stated that Israel will retake full “military control” of the Gaza strip.

• The leaders of Canada, France, and the U.K. condemned Israel’s escalation of bombardment, referred to the human suffering in Gaza as “intolerable,” and recommitted to a “two-state solution” for Israel and Palestine.

• The three countries threatened sanctions against Israel.

• The international community needs to speak up to prevent Netanyahu from committing genocide.

• Despite the depredations, Israel has not met its objectives of bringing back the hostages or wiping out Hamas’s presence.

• Netanyahu’s government’s actions are framed as a “war of civilisation over barbarism,” but it appears to punish the weakest and most defenseless.