Israel warns of retaliation if UK moves on West Bank settlement sanctions
Israel has warned it will retaliate if the United Kingdom imposes sanctions over the possible expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank. The warning came after the new British foreign secretary said the government would carry out a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel in the coming weeks. The dispute centres on how London may respond to companies that finance, build or advertise new settlements.Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel would act against Britain if sanctions are introduced, telling a Hebrew-language news website that any such move would be a mistake. His comments followed an address to Parliament by... [Continue Reading]
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