Israel Threatens Retaliation if UK Imposes Sanctions Over West Bank Settlements
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has warned that Israel will respond if the United Kingdom imposes sanctions over possible expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The UK government says it is reviewing measures to prevent British firms from financing, building or advertising new settlements. The move follows Israeli tenders for about 1,200 homes in the E1 area east of Jerusalem. British officials say construction in E1 could split the West Bank and further weaken prospects for a two-state solution. Israel rejects the two-state framework, while the Palestinian Authority supports it. The dispute could deepen diplomatic tensions between London and Tel Aviv.
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