Israel Considers Expelling British Representatives From Gaza Coordination Base Amid Rising Tensions
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Israel is considering expelling British representatives from its Gaza coordination base in Kiryat Gat amid rising tensions over British criticism of Israeli settlement policies, with possible expansion to other European countries. This follows earlier expulsions of Dutch and Spanish representatives due to their countries' stances on Israeli settlements.
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- Israel may expel British representatives from the Gaza coordination base in Kiryat Gat.
- The move follows expulsions of Dutch and Spanish representatives over settlement-related policies.
- Discussions may include other European countries like Germany and Italy.
- The base is led by the US and includes dozens of international military and diplomatic representatives.
- Tensions with the UK have risen over criticism of Israeli policies in Judea and Samaria.
- No final decision has been made yet regarding the British representatives.
The Israeli military, alongside US forces, is considering removing British representatives from the international coordination base in Kiryat Gat, which manages activities and arrangements related to the Gaza Strip. This development was reported by the Financial Times on Thursday and confirmed by an Israeli source, citing escalating tensions with London due to Britain's critical stance on Israeli policies. Discussions may also extend to other European countries, including Germany and Italy.
The Kiryat Gat base, led by the US and involving the IDF, hosts military and diplomatic representatives from dozens of countries and international bodies to oversee Gaza-related agreements. This move follows Israel's recent decision to expel representatives from other European nations, notably the Netherlands and Spain. Dutch representatives were removed after the Netherlands promoted a boycott of Israeli products originating from settlements.
Tensions with the UK have intensified over London's criticism of Israeli policies in Judea and Samaria and settlement construction. The Financial Times also noted that Britain has considered measures affecting trade in settlement products. No final decision has been made regarding the British representatives, and there is internal debate over the required authorization for such an action.
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