Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
Summary
The UK has placed sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which led Israel to respond with actions such as closing the British Consulate in Jerusalem. This has caused tensions between the two countries, including differing opinions among UK officials and community leaders about the impact of these measures.Key Facts
- The UK imposed sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
- Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, announced counter-measures against the UK.
- One counter-measure is the closure of the British Consulate in Jerusalem by Israel.
- Ed Miliband, a UK political figure, disagreed with Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis over the sanctions.
- The Chief Rabbi called the sanctions a "truly dark day" and said it could put British Jews at greater risk.
- The situation has led to ongoing political and diplomatic fallout between the UK and Israel.
- The news was discussed by BBC correspondents Lyse Doucet and Jane Corbin in a podcast episode.
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