Israeli government announces plans to assert permanent authority over the Gaza Strip.

The recent conflict in Gaza has resulted in a significant loss of life, with hundreds of Palestinians killed in Israeli bombardments. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined conditions for ending the war, including the Israeli military's control over the entire Gaza Strip. In contrast, the UK government has suspended free trade talks with Israel in response to the Gaza war. Palestinians in Gaza are still awaiting the arrival of aid, while Netanyahu has stated that his goal is to preserve "operational freedom" and has expressed a desire to alleviate hunger in the area, but only for that purpose.