UK Foreign Secretary presses Israel on Gaza hospital director's detention and settlement sanctions

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has condemned Israel's continued detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyya and said the UK is considering expanding sanctions on settlements.

• Cooper denounced Israel's detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, arrested on 27 December 2024.
• Cooper said Israel does not appear to listen and that Abu Safiyya's situation is difficult and he may die in captivity.
• Cooper stated the UK is considering expanding its sanctions regime to cover violations of international humanitarian law, including settlement activities.
• Cooper said the UK is studying European countries' experiences with imposing restrictions on trade with settlements.