Israeli President Herzog Accuses UK of Election Interference Over Sanctions
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- President Herzog accused Britain of election interference.
- Sanctions were imposed by the UK over West Bank settlement policies.
- Herzog called the sanctions unfair and politically motivated.
- He urged European nations to use dialogue over sanctions.
- The President stated sanctions interfere with sovereign elections.
President Isaac Herzog has accused Britain of interfering in Israeli politics ahead of elections, criticizing sanctions imposed by London over its policies regarding settlements in the West Bank. In an interview with the Axel Springer media group, Herzog described the sanctions as unfair and politically motivated, asserting that their timing constituted interference in the Israeli elections. He had previously characterized the British measures as an intervention in the democratic elections of a sovereign state. Herzog urged European countries to engage in dialogue with Israel instead of imposing sanctions and leveling accusations, emphasizing that dialogue and cooperation are more effective in resolving disputes.
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