Live Blog Update| Israel's genocide in Gaza
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Morning recap

21 May 2025 05:56 BST

Good morning Middle East Eye readers, 

Here are the latest updates from the Israeli war on Gaza, now in its 592nd day: 

  • Gaza bombardment intensifies: Israeli attacks killed at least 98 Palestinians on Tuesday, with reports of strikes targeting residential areas and medical facilities. 

  • Famine deaths surge: At least 326 people, including children, have died from malnutrition and medicine shortages since 2 March. The UN warns 14,000 babies could starve to death within 48 hours if aid remains blocked.

  • Aid access collapses: No humanitarian supplies were distributed in Gaza on Tuesday, despite Israel’s earlier pledge to permit limited deliveries. UN agencies say Israeli restrictions continue to paralyse relief efforts.

  • UK and Israeli ties: Britain halts free trade talks and imposes sanctions on violent West Bank settlers, calling Gaza’s humanitarian crisis “monstrous”.

  • EU reviews Israel ties: The bloc warns it may reassess political and economic agreements, citing the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza.

  • Israel vows escalation: Army chief Eyal Zamir dismisses international pressure, pledging to expand military operations.

  • US resists global pressure: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington will not join allies like the UK, France and Canada in threatening Israel with consequences over Gaza’s suffering.