Israel Denies Report of Falklands Policy Shift Amid UK Sanctions Dispute
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Israel has denied a report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered diplomats to support Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands in response to British sanctions on West Bank settlements. The Israeli Embassy in Britain called the report a "categorical" denial, stating no such directive exists. The alleged move was reportedly linked to Israel's relationship with Argentine President Javier Milei and deteriorating ties with London. Britain maintains sovereignty over the islands cannot be discussed without the consent of the islanders.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel denied a report claiming Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered diplomats to back Argentina's Falklands claim.
- The alleged policy shift was reportedly a retaliation for British sanctions on West Bank settlements.
- The Israeli Embassy in Britain issued a "categorical" denial of the report.
- The report linked the alleged move to Israel's ties with Argentine President Javier Milei.
- Britain and Argentina fought a war over the Falkland Islands in 1982.
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