Pressure from close allies is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of supplies into Gaza. Even the United States has voiced concerns over the hunger crisis.

Britain, in a joint statement with France and Canada on Monday condemned the expansion of Israel's military operations in Gaza and called for restrictions on aid to be lifted. The

BRUSSELS — Britain said Tuesday that it was suspending trade talks with Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza, adding to a growing chorus of European and Western nations that are pressuring the Israeli government to end its military offensive and allow the unfettered flow of aid to the territory,