The UK has suspended trade deal talks with Israel, sanctioned West Bank settlers and summoned the country's ambassador as the relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu's government deteriorates.Foreign Secretary David Lammy hit out at the renewed military offensive in the Gaza strip and the restrictions on aid to the population of the territory, describing Israel's actions as "monstrous".He also condemned the actions of "extremist" settlers in the West Bank, saying Mr Netanyahu's administration has a

The UK has suspended trade deal talks with Israel, sanctioned West Bank settlers and summoned the country's ambassador as the relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu's government deteriorates.Foreign Secretary David Lammy hit out at the renewed military offensive in the Gaza strip and the restrictions on aid to the population of the territory, describing Israel's actions as "monstrous".He also condemned the actions of "extremist" settlers in the West Bank, saying Mr Netanyahu's administration has a responsibility to intervene to halt their actions.