Israel Punishes UK Over Settlement Sanctions With Diplomatic Measures
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced retaliatory measures against the United Kingdom on Sunday, following the UK's decision to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements. The Israeli response includes closing the British Consulate in Jerusalem and expelling British representatives from a joint command center in Kiryat Gat.
Further actions involve halting British-funded training for Palestinian Authority security forces in Ramallah and barring entry into Israel for 12 British public figures involved in what Israel deems anti-Semitic and anti-Israel activities. Sa'ar stated that Israel would also take similar responsive steps against other countries that impose sanctions.
The specific sanctions imposed by the UK were not detailed in the report, but they targeted Israeli settlements. The Israeli Foreign Ministry views the UK's move as a violation of international law and a precedent that could encourage similar actions from other nations.
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