Israel "reduces" ties with nations that voted for UN resolution on settlements

Israel has "reduced" diplomatic ties with nations that voted for a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements on Palestinian land. This "temporary" measure involves postponing visits and limiting collaboration with embassies, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Emmanuel Nahshon. Israel has recalled ambassadors from New Zealand and Senegal and canceled aid to Angola. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused outgoing US President Barack Obama of "collusion" with the "shameful" resolution, which passed with 14 votes and a US abstention. Defying the resolution, Israel is proceeding with plans to build 618 new housing units in East Jerusalem, with Jerusalem Mayor Meir Turjeman stating the UN vote does not alter settlement policy.