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Israel has gone 'beyond just self-defence' with 'intolerable' attacks in Gaza, says minister
Israel has gone "beyond just self-defence" as an "intolerable" military offensive continues in Gaza, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has told Sky News.
The UK has suspended trade deal talks with Israel, summoned its ambassador and sanctioned West Bank settlers in a bid to ramp up pressure on the country. Politics latest: Reeves says winter fuel cut 'was necessary' Attacks have accelerated in the Gaza Strip and international aid has been restricted, with local Palestinian doctors claiming at least 55 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Tuesday alone.
Speaking to Wilfred Frost on Sky News Breakfast, Mr Reed said the UK can "no longer tolerate" the situation, as he called for an "immediate ceasefire" and the return of any remaining hostages. The minister said: "This has gone beyond just self-defence on the part of Israel.
This is an attack that we can no longer tolerate. "We are looking at what steps we can take as a UK government in concert with our allies to encourage Israel to stop the hostilities, get round the negotiating table and bring this situation, this crisis, to a close." Asked if the government is considering sanctions on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the environment secretary refused to speculate.
But he left the door open for further action against Israel. Mr Reed said he hopes "what we've announced will already be enough.
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