UK Imposes Settlement Sanctions, Prompting Israeli Retaliation and Diplomatic Fallout
The United Kingdom has implemented trade restrictions on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements, triggering a severe diplomatic rift with Jerusalem. In retaliation, Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem, while France and Canada announced parallel measures, marking a historic low in bilateral ties.
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