West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel threatens Britain with major measures over settlement sanctions
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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Israel has threatened Britain with unspecified "major measures" should London impose sanctions on Israeli settlements, according to Maan Wire. The warning signals deepening friction between Israel and Western governments over settlement policy in occupied Palestinian territory.
The nature of Israel's threatened response remained unclear. Britain has faced mounting pressure from Palestinian rights advocates and some lawmakers to take action against settlements, which Israel has expanded across the West Bank. Palestinians and most countries regard the settlements as illegal under international law, though Israel disputes this characterization and continues to build and expand them.
