Britain, Canada, France threaten sanctions against Israel over Gaza

Palestinians move with their belogings through Jabalia as they flee the northern Gaza Strip towards Gaza City on May 19, 2025, amid Israeli evacuation orders and ongoing strikes. Israel said on May 19 it will "take control" of the whole of Gaza, where aid entered for the first time in more than two months as rescuers reported dozens killed in a newly intensified offensive. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP)

LONDON (Reuters): The leaders of Britain, Canada and France threatened sanctions against Israel on Monday (May 19) if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Israeli military announced the start of a new operation on Friday, and earlier on Monday Netanyahu said Israel would take control of the whole of Gaza. International experts have already warned of a looming famine.