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UK Freezes Trade Talks and Imposes Sanctions on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

The UK government has suspended free trade negotiations with Israel and imposed new sanctions targeting West Bank settlers, citing Israel's military actions in Gaza and the ongoing blockade of aid. British officials have summoned the Israeli ambassador to express strong criticism, calling the humanitarian situation in Gaza 'abominable' and condemning statements by some Israeli ministers. These moves mark a significant shift in UK-Israel relations, reflecting growing international concern over the conflict and treatment of Palestinians. The UK government described the 11-week block on aid to Gaza as 'cruel and indefensible.' The sanctions and diplomatic actions signal increased pressure on Israel to change its policies in the region.

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UK suspends trade talks with Israel over 'abominable' block on Gaza food and aid

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Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the UK has suspended negotiations with the Israeli Government on a new free trade agreement, as he called the situation in Gaza “abominable” and the comments of some Israeli ministers on taking over the Strip “monstrous”.

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Hegseth Out, DeSantis In? Trump Rethinks Defense Pick

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a possible replacement for Pete Hegseth, his pick to run the Pentagon, according to people familiar with the discussions, amid Republican senators’ concerns over mounting allegations about the former Fox News host’s personal life.Picking DeSantis, a 2024 GOP primary rival for the presidency, would amount to a stunning turn for Trump. But he would also find in the governor a well-known conservative with a service record who shares Trump’s—and Hegseth’s—view on culling what they see as “woke” policies in the military.Trump allies increasingly think Hegseth might not survive further scrutiny, according to people close to the president-elect’s team, which considers the next 48 hours to be crucial to his fate.DeSantis, who served as a Navy lawyer in Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, was on an earlier list of potential defense-secretary candidates that transition officials presented to the president. Trump ultimately went with Hegseth. But as Hegseth’s nomination has faltered, that list has been revived and DeSantis is again among the choices Trump is considering, the people said.The discussions are in their early stages, one of the people said, adding that Trump has floated DeSantis’s name in casual conversations with guests at Mar-a-Lago, his private Florida club.Trump could decide not to choose DeSantis and select another replacement, if Hegseth’s nomination falls apart, the people said. Another potential defense-secretary candidate who has been discussed by Trump allies, according to people familiar with the matter, is Elbridge Colby, a former Pentagon official and ally of Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump is also considering Sen. Joni Ernst (R., Iowa) for the job, some of the people said.DeSantis was once seen as an acolyte of Trump but his decision to challenge the former president in the 2024 GOP primary began a conflict between them, with Trump casting DeSantis as disloyal. Trump easily prevailed in the primary and friends of the two have worked to repair the relationship.

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