Israeli President Herzog Warns UK Against Settlement Trade Ban
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has issued a strong warning against a potential British ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, calling it a "grave mistake" and "a serious miscalculation." Speaking at an event marking 30 years of Israel's participation in the European Union's research and innovation program, Herzog stated that such a move would mean "choosing the wrong side of history."
He urged foreign governments to abandon boycotts and sanctions, asserting that a trade ban would constitute "blatant interference in the democratic elections of a sovereign state." Herzog expressed concern that if Britain proceeds with the ban and other nations join, it would be a significant error with far-reaching consequences.
Furthermore, the Israeli president argued that such a measure would directly harm Palestinians by depriving them of employment and trade opportunities. He concluded that ultimately, it would undermine the interests and security of "freedom-loving nations."
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