'Situation in Gaza utterly deplorable': Swedish PM urges EU to suspend trade ties with Israel; calls for unrestricted humanitarian aid

Sweden has urged the European Union to suspend its trade agreement with Israel, citing the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and Israel's failure to meet its obligations regarding aid. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized the need for unrestricted humanitarian access and called for increased pressure on Hamas, including the release of hostages and disarmament.