UK Sanctions Israeli Settlers but Miliband Declares ‘Unwavering’ Support for Israel
Britain will also sanction companies and settlers linked to expansion, while France and Canada join the trade restrictions, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Foreign Secretary Miliband announced the British Government will ban imports from illegal West Bank settlements and sanction firms providing services to settlers.
- Miliband declared the entire West Bank occupation unlawful, marking a significant shift in the Labour Government's approach to Benjamin Netanyahu's administration.
- The Foreign Secretary accused Israel of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, while citing increasing evidence of war crimes in Gaza.
- Israeli official Gideon Saar announced retaliatory measures, including the immediate closure of the UK's consulate in Jerusalem, escalating diplomatic tensions.
- Tensions remain high as Donald Trump's White House and Israel criticized the policy shift, marking a contentious reset under Labour Government leader Andy Burnham.
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THE UK GOVERNMENT has accused Israeli settlers of government-backed ethnic cleansing in the West Bank and announced sanctions, branding the occupation entirely illegal.
'Dark Day for British Jews': Chief Rabbi Warns UK Sanctions Could Fuel Antisemitism
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warns that UK sanctions on Israeli settlements could increase antisemitism and concerns for British Jews' safety, despite government assurances of separating policy from antisemitism protection.
British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband left Downing Street yesterday with a red folder under his arm. A few hours later he was in the House of Commons, where he...
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Conservative ReviewAs Billionaires Flee U.K., British Government Picks a Fight With Israel
Talent and capital is fleeing Britain so fast that the Labour Government is announcing sanctions against Israel. The post As Billionaires Flee U.K., British Government Picks a Fight With Israel appeared first on .
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