UK, France, Canada threaten sanctions if Israel continues new offensive into Gaza | 20 May 2025 | International pressure has been building on Israel over its new military offensive in Gaza that has left hundreds dead in just the last few days. The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada threatened to take "concrete actions" on Monday, including targeted sanctions, if Israel does not stop its renewed military offensive and continues to block aid from entering Gaza. Israel launched a new devastating ground offensive in Gaza over the weekend just as U.S. President Donald Trump departed the region without sealing a ceasefire and hostage deal. The Israeli military said its forces moved into northern and southern Gaza over the past day as part of the "Gideon's Chariots" operation, which Israel warned would take place if Hamas doesn't agree to a new hostage deal on its terms.