Israel Considers Expelling British and European Representatives from Gaza Coordination Center

Israel is contemplating the expulsion of British representatives, and possibly officials from other European countries, from the US-led international coordination center overseeing Gaza's future post-conflict. This multinational command center was established to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States. The Financial Times reported that the Israeli government has been discussing this move in recent weeks, with similar actions considered against Italy and Germany.

The immediate cause of tension with London is a joint statement by Britain, Germany, and Italy opposing Israel's construction plan in the E1 area, warning it would divide the West Bank and hinder the establishment of a Palestinian state. Additionally, the British government is examining further trade restrictions on products from Israeli settlements.

On Tuesday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the immediate expulsion of Dutch representatives from the international Gaza support center in Kiryat Gat, following advice from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This decision followed a series of anti-Israel measures by the Dutch government, including a law banning trade with products from Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights, effective next month. The law's impact is already felt in the Netherlands, with a kosher supermarket in Amsterdam announcing it will no longer stock settlement products starting September 22, including brands like Achva, Abadi, and wines from Jordan, Hermon, and Gamla.