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UK Sanctions on Settlements Spark Warnings of Rising Antisemitism
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By סיון יחזקאל
First reported by NEWSru Israel · 22 hours ago
What happened
The UK's imposition of sanctions on West Bank settlements has led to a dispute between British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, with the Rabbi warning of increased risk to British Jews. The sanctions coincide with a rise in antisemitic incidents in the UK, while Israeli-Palestinian reactions are mixed.
- 01UK sanctions on West Bank settlements spark warnings of rising antisemitism.
- 02British Foreign Secretary dismisses Chief Rabbi's concerns about increased risk to Jews.
- 03Antisemitic incidents in the UK have seen a significant increase.
- 04British Jewish community divided on the impact of the sanctions.
- 05Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate and barring entry to MPs.
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