UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions as 'Israel' expands Gaza offensive

International pressure is mounting on 'Israel' after it launched a new ground offensive in Gaza that has left hundreds dead in recent days.

The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada warned Monday that they would take "concrete actions," including potential sanctions, if 'Israel' does not halt its military operations and lift restrictions on humanitarian aid.

The coordinated statement from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned what they called 'Israel’s' “egregious actions” in Gaza.

The leaders also criticized 'Israeli' ministers for recent remarks threatening the mass displacement of Palestinians and called 'Israel’s' decision to allow a “basic quantity” of food into Gaza “wholly inadequate.”

“We will not stand by while the Netanyahu government pursues these egregious actions,” the leaders said. “If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response.”

Though the joint statement did not specify the exact nature of those actions, officials have confirmed that targeted sanctions are under consideration.

The latest escalation, which 'Israel' has dubbed the “Gideon’s Chariots” operation, began over the weekend—just as US President Donald Trump left the region without brokering a long-anticipated ceasefire and hostage deal.

The 'Israeli' military said its forces had moved into both northern and southern Gaza after several days of heavy airstrikes.

According to Gaza’s health authorities, the air and ground campaign has devastated residential neighborhoods and killed entire families. The offensive has further deepened the humanitarian crisis in the enclave, where the United Nations has warned of impending famine.

On Monday, 'Israel' said it had permitted ten aid trucks to enter Gaza, a move that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged was influenced by pressure from allies. But UN aid chief Tom Fletcher described the delivery as “limited” and a “drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed.”