Israel Expels British Representatives, Closes Consulate After UK Sanctions
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Following the UK's imposition of sanctions on Israel, Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar announced the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem, the expulsion of British representatives, and a ban on entry for 12 British parliamentarians. The move has drawn condemnation from Israeli officials and some international figures.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel closes British consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanctions.
- Twelve British parliamentarians banned from entering Israel.
- British representatives to be expelled from Israel.
- UK's involvement in Gaza support center and Palestinian training to end.
- Israeli officials condemn UK sanctions as hypocritical and damaging.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar announced retaliatory measures against the United Kingdom on Friday, following the UK's decision to impose sanctions on Israel. The UK's statement, made by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, had sparked significant anger among Israeli leaders and international allies.
In response, Saar declared the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem. Furthermore, Israel will deny entry to 12 "far-left and anti-Israel" British parliamentarians and will expel British representatives from the country. The International Center for Support of Gaza in Kiryat Gat will also cease operations, and Britain's involvement in training Palestinian Authority forces in Ramallah will be terminated.
Israeli officials condemned the UK's actions. Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity party, called London's decision "hypocritical." Governor of Samaria, Yossi Dagan, met with Slovenia's Deputy Prime Minister Jernej Vortovec, who expressed support for Israeli sovereignty over "historical territory."
Further condemnation came from within the UK. Retired British Army Colonel Richard Kemp stated that the sanctions would have minimal impact on Israel but would harm the UK's relationship with the United States. Meanwhile, Florida Congressman Randy Fine had previously threatened retaliatory measures from the US government against the UK.
Benjamin Gantz, governor of Binyamin, vowed continued development of Israeli communities, stating, "You will not succeed in expelling Jews from Judea and Samaria. We will respond to any attempt to harm these communities with further construction, the establishment of new communities, and the imposition of Israeli sovereignty."
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