Background on decision by UK, France and Canada to release statement upping the criticism of Israel over war in Gaza. Understand the US was alerted to its release in advance. And there was mounting frustration amongst Israel's allies about Netanyahu's refusal to commit to a newdeal that could have led to further hostage releases, source tells me.

Background on decision by UK, France and Canada to release statement upping the criticism of Israel over war in Gaza. Understand the US was alerted to its release in advance. And there was mounting frustration amongst Israel's allies about Netanyahu's refusal to commit to a new ... deal that could have led to further hostage releases, source tells me.