The UK has rebuked Israel over its Gaza offensive, suspending trade negotiations and summoning the Israeli Ambassador. Foreign Secretary David Lammy cited Israel's military operations in Gaza as incompatible with trade talks, emphasizing opposition to IDF ground operations and demanding Hamas release hostages. Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer summoned Ambassador Hotovely to express opposition to military escalation and the blockade on aid to Gaza, urging Israel to halt settlement expansion and provide humanitarian assistance.